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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

by Miss Herbert are always dainlilv
pretty and the luncheon on Thursday
was no exception to the rule which
this young hostess has established
Miss Herbert was assisted in re-.
ceiving by Miss Ray Bell who after
luncheon delighted the guests with
clever recitations, adding one more
leaf to the laurel crown of her sue.
cess.
The color scheme for this artistic
luncheon was effectively carried out
in lavender and white, and the house
and lanais, and more especially the
dining room where the table was set
were banked round with tall palms.
with Australian ferns in rustic hang
ing baskets variating the shades Of
green.
The luncheon table was adorned in
the prevailing tones, a beautiful cen
terpiece of small white daisies being
arranged with a profusion of fragrant
violets, which, also tied in small clus.
ters, were placed carelessly over the
cloth, and caught with trailing Iaven-
der tulle.
The name cards were dainty and
very quaint, representing in pastelle
SHADES little danes of the long ago.
ladies' of the French court. colonial de-
molselles and Dutch maidens resting
contentedly at each place.
One of the attractive features of
this pretty luncheon were the soft
summer gowns worn by the levy of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

girl guests, which added so materially
to the ensemble
Those present we're Miss Allen Of
Fort Shafter, Miss Ray Bell, Miss Har-
riet Lucas, Miss Mary Lucas, Miss
Irma Ballentyne. Miss Marie Ballen-
tyne, Miss Blanche Soper, Miss Violet
Makee, Miss Lydia McStocker, Miss
Ethel Spalding and Miss Marguerite
Creighton.
The hostess looked extremely pretty
in a pure white lingerie frock. with its
Tutoring complement or SOFT laces.
The only touch of color was the la
vender, in large corsage bouquet Of
satin ribbon violets which she wore.
With her, to receive the guests
stood Miss Ray Bell who was delight
fully graceful in a clinging white null
frock, trimmed with an elaborate pro
fusion of lace. She wore a conven-
tional touch of black velvet at her
throat, which was most becoming
Miss Violet Makee wore a dainty
gown of cream net over china silk
and a chic dropping hat of cream lace
trimmed with clusters of daisies and
satin rosettes.
Miss Ethel Spalding was a picture
of loveliness in heavily embroidered
lavender linen, and wearing on her
blonde hair black picture hat with
flowing white willow plumes.
Miss Allen was most attractively
gowned in sheer white lingerie over
apple blossom pink silk, with a large
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30
FIFTEEN

Neapolitan chapeau bearing masses of
pink and lavender sweet peas.
Miss Blanche Sopor in pale blue lin.
gerie was very lovely. She wore
with this becoming frock a white hat
covered with pink and blue roses.
Miss Harriet Lucas wore dainty
gown of lowered pink organdie and a
very large white hat trimmed with
clusters of pink roses.
Miss lrma Ballentyne wore a white
lingerie frock, heavily emil roidered
and a large picture hat, while her
sister Miss Marie was attired in pink
and white wearing a hat trimmed in
pink roses.
Miss Lydia McStocker was very
dainty in soft white null over pink
silk, and wearing a large pink and
white hat.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Mrs. Klebahn was one of the prettiest
of the week.
Dinner was served on the broad la
mai, which was lighted by softly shad-
ed electric bulbs, and fanKed with
great palms, while the large round
table was aglitter with exquisite APP
pointments, cut glass and silver play
ing a prominent part Down the table
in a semioblong arrangement were
keeping masses of duchess roses, with
their own dark green leaves, relieving
the color tone. The place cards re-
presented the same and after dinner
the guests INDUCED in bridge.
Those invited to this very charm
ing dinner we're Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Dowsett, Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Camp
bell, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mr..
and Mrs. Holloway, Miss Walker, Mrs
e. Faxon Bishop, Mrs Mary Gunn
Mr.. LAM Mr.. Pfotenhauer and Mr.. e.
d. Tenney.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

The Mongolia, sailing today not
only deprives Honolulu society Of
Mrs. Eleanor Hyde-Smith. who has
been such a valuable acquisition to
our smart set. but also her daughter
Mrs. Harold Dillingham;. who accom-
panies her on her homeward journey
Mrs. Dillingham; expects to be away
until the middle of September. and
anticipates a quiet vacation. but this
will lie impossible, as all Mrs. Dill
ingham's companions and friends are
members of San Francisco's smart set.
who will no doubt make her The mo-
tif for a round of social activities.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

The bridge club of sixteen members,
OF which Miss Marjorie Peterson is
president, met again on Tuesday aft
ernoon, this time at the Waikiki home
of Mrs. A. A. Wilder. This delightful
social little club has been the occa-
sion of many pleasant hours, meeting
every fortnight at the homes of the
various members of the club. The
congeniality of the club is further en-
HANGED by the prize for each after
noon, which is purchased by the mem
bers and selected by the hostess.
On Tuesday a very pleasant after.
noon was spent at tables set out I'M
der the trees on the lawn, with re-
freshments served later. The prize
this time was beautiful hand-painted
and spangled opera fan.
In the absence of Miss Peterson,
Miss Constance Restarick had been
presiding as president, but owing to the
warm sultry weather the club will dis
band during the remainder of the
summer months, to take up it's pleas
ant functions again in the fall.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Letters have been received here
from Mrs. E. d. Tenney and Mis- Will
'helmina Tenney, who are now at Lake
Tahoe. A party consisting of Mrs.
Tenney, Miss Wilhelmina and Mr.. Yer
non Tenney, and Mrs. Noonan left
San Francisco in Mrs. Tenneys auto
mobile, and motored up to the Hotel
Tallac where they will spend a month
Ill quiet resting. Many delightful
tours about the country have already
been INDUCED in, also fishing, swim
ming and boating. The party will
later motor back to San Francisco and
Mrs. Tenhey and her son and daughter
will return home in October.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Members of Honolulu's social set
are eagerly anticipating the musicale,
to be given at the residence of Judge
and Mrs. S. M. Ballou on the evening
of August sixteenth. The program
will include, besides the Liza Leh-
manns charming arrangement. of
"A Persian Garden" soil and piano
forte selections by the hostess.
Mrs Allan White, Mrs. Stephen
Norton Bobo, Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Ar
thur Wall comprise the quartette who
will sing the Persian Garden" while
numbers from them individually. and
especially the long awaited selections
by Mrs. Ballou. whose artistic merit
has won her marvellous praise from
critics abroad, will be hailed with
warmth and appreciation.
This musicale will be invitational,
one hundred cards having already
been planned.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Mrs. Walter Dillingham; writes most
enthusiastically of the cordial recep-
ton she has received at the hands of
her new found friends in Honolulu.
Many of them have entertained in her
honor Among others, Mr.. and Mrs
Harold Dillingham; have welcomed her
most heartily,-S, F, Bulletin.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Prof and Mrs. Chas. Lewis left Fri
day for Honolulu, stopping for a few
days visit in Berkeley before sailing.
They will be in Honolulu for at least
a year. This is Prof. Lewis first va
cation trip for many years, and we
trust that at the end of the year both
he and Mrs. Lewis will return to us
greatly improved in health.-Whittier
Cal, News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Miss Irma Ballentyne entertained
a few of her friends at an informal
tea yesterday afternoon from four to
six, at which small number of the
younger set were present.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Mrs. J. A. McGregor presided over a
pretty luncheon at the ST. Francis last
Monday in honor of Governor and Mrs.
Frear of Hawaii, who sailed the fol-
lowing day for Honolulu. The guests
who we're seated at the fower-laden
table included Governor Walter F.
Frear's brother, Hugo Frear of Bur
lingame, Miss Virginia Frear, Miss
Katie Bell McGregor and Cantell Nc
Gregor.-S. F. Chronicle,
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One of the most elaborate luncheons
of the week was that at which Miss
Rosie Herbert presided as a gracious
and sweet young hostess on Thurs
day when she entertained eleven of
her friends of the younger set, in
honor of Miss Allen of Fort Shafter.
The social affairs which are given
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Klebahn entertained al
a very handsome dinner on Saturday
evening at Waikiki in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Dowsett who are
booked to leave in the Korea on Au-
gust the seventh for a tour through
Europe and the United States. Mr.
and Mrs. Dowsett have been motifs
for elaborate entertainments ever
since the announcement of their in
tended departure, and the dinner Civ
en- complimentary to them BY Mr.. and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Miss Helen North entertained at
delightful informal tea from A to 6
o'clock on Thursday afternoon.
The setting for the tea was on the
lanai against a background of ferns,
palms and vari-colored potted plants
of several varieties.
The girls who came to the afternoon
function brought their sewing along
and sewed and gossiped deliciously
about all the latest fads and fancies,
the while they piled the needles.
Delicious cake, iced tea and coffee
and punch and sandwiches were serv-
ed during the afternoon and those who
We're hidden to partake of Miss
Norths hospitality were Miss Flor,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30

Prof. w "A. Bryan of Honolulu. who
has been visiting his brother, L. A.
Bryan of the Bryan thinner Co., will
continue his journey eastward Sun
day, going from here to Buffalo, New
York. Prof. Bryan holds the chair of
natural science in the college of Ha-
waii and has won an enviable reputd-
ton for his work in biological lines
Whittier, Cal, News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-07-30
Society
CONTINUED from Page sevenI.

buds painted by Miss Lillian Robertson
the talented daughter of the host and
hostess.
After dinner bridge whist filled the
evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-29
TWO RAILROADS IN
MEXICO TO BE SOLD

New York. August 2s.-Oficial an
nouncement is expected within the next
few days of the sale to the NatioNal
Railways of Mexico of the Pan-Ameri-
can railroad and the Vera Cruz and
Isthmus railroad. The Pan American
has been controlled by Paul Morton
president of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society; David e. Thompson, for
mer United States ambassador to Mex
leo, and their associates. The Vera
Cruz has long been operated by the
Mexican government The first Is cap
italized at 100000 all issued. and
bonds for $4,000 The second is
capitalized at 100000 and the bonds
are guaranteed by the Mexican govern
ment.
The National Railways of Mexico are
also controlled by the government and
this fastest acquisition will increase
the systems mileage by about 500
miles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-29
MISSING CASHIER
NOT HEARD FROM

Nashville, August 2S.-(Special.)-No in
formation has yet been received as to
the whereabouts of Cashier Arrowsmith
of the Commercial bank of Pulaski
Tenn, which institution recently closed.
Friends said they saw Arrowsmith on
a train coming to Nashville, where he is
said to have sold several shares of Com
mercial Bank stock, sending the money
to his wife. At Arrowsmith's request. J..
]. Wells, telephone man, says he COM
municated with Philadelphia parties, en-
deavoring to get money, but failed. He
says Arrowsmith was evidently in
trouble.
w. A. Rose, president of the bank, has
returned from a business trip to st. Louis,
and is looking into the affairs of the in
stitution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-29
WANTED

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party to take active manage
ment of good paying establish
ed business in Birmingham.
Best reasons for selling an in
terest. Investigate if you have
$4,000 cash and mean busi-
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK
BIRMINGHAM, ALA
Surplus 100000.
Capital $1,000, 900.

The Safety Vault Department of this bank has the most
complete and modern equipment found in the South
large has added this department which is at
service of the friends patrons of the bank 1t will
be found very convenient meeting place for those who have
private business to transact.
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CALDWELL & WARD
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While not guaranteeing it, we will I'M
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-30

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-30
SPECIAL TRAINS TO MACON. GA.
VIA CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RY.
Ancnnnf nf Gonrnia GtaAo Enfr

Special trains will be operated AL
bany to Macon and return, and Fort
Valley to Perry, October 31st to No
vember 3, 1910. inclusive, schedules
as follows:
Going
Leave Albany 6:45 a. M, leave Lees
burg I'LL a. m, leave Adams 7:25 a.
M, leave Smithvllle 7:4O a. m, leave
Sumter 1856 a. M, leave Americas
S:04 a. m. leave Andersonyille $3.50
a. M, leave Oglethorpe $50 a. n.
leave Montezuma S:55 a. m, leave
Winchester 9:16 q. m, leave Marshall
Vile 9:23 a. m, leave Fort Valley
9:45 a. m, leave Powersville 1858 a
m., leave Byron 10:0S a. m, arrive Nh
con 10:45 a m.
Returning
Leave Macon 600 p. M, arrive b.
ron 6:3S p. M, arrive Powersvil'e
Gas p. m, arrive Fort Valley 700 D
M, arrive Marshallville 7:15 p. m
arrive Winchester 1921 p. m, arrive
Montezuma 7:40 p M, arrive Ogle-
thorpe 7:45 p. M, arrive Anderson,
Vile sos p. m, arrive Americas S;27
p M, arrive Sumter 8:46 p. M, arrive
Smithville S:53 p. M, arrive Adams
9:6 p. m, arrive Leesburg 9:24 ,
m. arrive Albany 10000 p IN.
till nov 3.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-30
In HOUSES OF WORSHIP
In AMERICUS TO-DAY.
Where The People Gan Go
to Worship.

DR.. Lansing Burrows returned TO
Americas yesterday from Para, Ill,
and Will fill his pulpit at First Bap-
tIst church today. preaching at both
services.
His discourse tonight will be the
second of the interesting series of
ten upon the Miracles.
At First Methodist church. the pastor
Rev. o. B. Chester, will preach at II
a. m. and again this evening. Tia
church will be comfortably warmed.
AT the night service, beginning at
1880 o'clock, Mr.. Chester will continue
his series of special sermons upon
Revelations.
At Furlow Lawn Baptist church Rev.
R. L. Biyins will preach this morn
ing from the topic What Are You
Buiding?" Tonight he will speak up
on Certainty of Redemption"
The services at Calvary church, con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. B. Lawrence, will
consist of Holy Communion at 1880 a,
M, sermon and litany at II, and even
ing prayer at 1880.
The usual services today, morning
and night at First Church of Christ,
Scientist
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-30
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF CITY COUNCIL
At Meeting Held Wednes-
neSday Night.

Regular meeting Mayor and City
Council Oct 26th, 1910.
Present Mayor FEEDER presiding, AL
dermen Clark. Allen Hawkins, Bolton
and Poole; absent, Alderman Brown.
On motion cases taken up. Mayor
Protein Bolton took the chair. Appeal
case w. T. McMath taken up, and af-
ter hearing the evidence, on motion,
case dismissed Appeal case Balm
Butts, on motion, continued.
Minutes regular meeting Oct 18th,
and adjourned meeting, Oct. 18th. real,
and on motion confirmed.
Street Committe granted time on
Strengthening Cotton avenue.
City attorney reported settlement of
claim of Sam Stevens for $4,000. Also
that he had drawn draft on attorney
for Mrs. G. NJ. Byne for $4,000 in
settlement of damage claims.
Report of Finance Committee in set
tlement of fl ia against Daniels Shoe
Store for $4,000, on motion, accepted.
Mr. G. NJ. EIiridge appeared before
council IN regard to certain taxes as
Sessed against cotton in storage by
Board OF Assessors. On motion. city
Marshall to collect tax.
On motion, matter of putting in con-
crete bridge on McGarrah street, refer
red to Street Committee with authority
TO act
On motion, street committee and citx
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-30
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
OF UTILITIES
Advantages Thereof as Set Forth by
Other Cities.
Communicated

Municipal ownership becomes moe
and more popular as shown by the ex-
periences of many cities.
The little town of Harrisonburg, Va,
constructed municipal water system
about 1898, which has already practic-
ally paid for itself
A few weeks ago $4,000 worth of
bonds of its municipal electric light
plant were retired. Both of these pro-
iects will completely pay their way,
the while reducing charges for water
and Light by at least one-half.
1t has male possible the reduction
of the tax rate of the town from 81 %
to 65 cents, in spite of the establish
ment of a thorough sewer system and
the Improvement of all its streets.
How it Works Elsewhere.
Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 2.-The Pas
adena council established a new price
yesterday for electrical energy, fixing
the rate of municipal electricity to
users of over 1000 kilowatt hours a
month at 3 cents per kilowatt hour.
Although this is the lowest rate in
the United States declared Manager
Koiner of the municipal lighting sys-
tenn, 1--WE can make money at this fig-
ure. pay the interest on the bonds ana
establish a sinking fund. 1t Is trl-
umph for municipal ownership of an
electric generating plant"
What is being done in the neighbour
ing city of Albany, Ga?
Albany's net profit on her light plant
az shown by last years statement, Is
$11,717,60, in addition to lighting her
streets and public buildings which SER
vice is easily WORTH $4,000, making A
total net profit of $19,717.6O. .lD
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-30
Mrs. Smith is Entertained.

AT a large and elaborate bridge par
~ on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Walter
Maynard entertained In honor al
Mrs. DIN Smith, of Forsyth, the guest
OF Mrs Robert l.. Maynard.
The rooms were tastefully and
beautifully arranged with ferns and
quantities of saliva The color scheme
was red, the flower pots and lights all
being covered with red paper and
ribbons.
Five tables were used for tie game
al: happy hours were spent by the
fortunate guests.
An elaborate salad course and
frappe was served at the conclusion OF
the game.
The top score was made by Miss EN-
Ma Lee, who was given a pair of silk
hose.
Mrs. Smith, the honoree, was also
presented with a pair of silk hose.
Mrs. Maynard wore dainty white
lingerie dress, lace trimmed.
Mrs. Smith was beautiful in cream
lace dress over silk with blue velvet
trimmings and Irish lace, and wore a
large black picture hat trimmed with
willow plumes.
Mrs. Maynard's guests were Mes
DANES H. B. Allen, w. ]. Josey, Ike
Kalmon w. G. Turpin, S. C. Clegg, ].
E. Hightower, w. f. Clarke, Frank
Harold, w. w. Dykes, Henry Bagley
Fred Davenport, Carr Glover, Alice
Morgan, Allen Hill, ]. A Hlxon, R. l.
Mcleod, w. A. Dodson, c. w. Glover
and Miss Emma Lee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-30
In REALMS OF SOCIETY
HERE In AMERICAS.
Social Events OF Interest the
Past Week.

On Wednesday AFTERNOON Miss Mary
delightfully."- entertained the
Young Ladies' Club at large Hal
lowe'en party. The rooms were very
attractive WITH banks of asparagus
ferns on the mantels and in vases
with jack-o-lanterns peepings out from
among them. The yellow lanterns
hung in the arches and yellow shades
were on all the lights and candles.
The lights were turned down al
most to darkness and little back
and yellow witches were suspended
from the chandeliers. The effect was
very wierd and pretty.
Little Miss Reese met the guests
at the door wearing a tall witch hat
Of black and yellow, and presented
each one with a score card from which
was suspended a tiny black witch.
After all the guests were grouped
around the six tables the lights were
turned on and a most spirited game
was played.
Later delectable lunch was served
the color scheme of yellow and blacl,
being carried out in this. Miss
Hawkes. wac assisted in receiving by
Misses Emma Mae Borum and Lula
Mathis.
The prize, a dainty pair of yellow
silk hose, was won by Miss Marie
| Walker.
Those especially invited were Misses
Lula Mathis ana Marie Walker.