The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27

Iaheii DIS d WhOie, the past week WaSl
very gay and happy one for both old
anu young, but particularly for the
school and college sets. whose days We're
a continuous round Of pleasure. The
young people, many of them did not
reach home until Sunday morning, when
there was such a throng at the Union
station to greet them as has not been
seen there since the return of the BOYS
of the famous Thirtieth division from
overseas. When the Memphis Special
pulled into the station there arose a
mighty cheer, which came straight from
Inc hearts of the waiting relatives and
friends, and was increased by the usty
voices OF the young people themselves
as they struggled through the crowds
toward each other. From that moment
the good times began and have con-
tlnued, undated. throughout the week.
On Monday afternoon many of these
young people found their way to the
Nineteenth Century club. when, in a
lovely, Christmassy setting, they en-
joyed luncheon. followed by informal
dancing. Among the young people who
were specially complimented guests at
the luncheon were Miss Mary George
Ktncannon, whose mother. Mrs. A, A.
ktncannon entertained a small party in
her honor; Miss Helen Holt and her
brother, Mr.. William Il. Holt. Jr. whose
mother planned a most delightful fra
ternity luncheon for them, with A. r. @.
colors prominent in the decorations in
compliment to the young men. who were
members of that fraternity at Wash
ington and Lee university; Miss Frances
Lucille Brett, whose mother entertained
so young people in her honor; Miss
Elizabeth Adams. whose sister, Mrs.
Randolph Chears, entertained a party of
eight girls at luncheon, a dozen or more
young men joining them for the dance
which followed: Miss MaXey Humphrey
who was the honor guest in bhe PARTY
given by Mrs. j. Q. Flautt; Miss Caro-
Ign Samelson, who entertained a con-
genial party of college girls.
Other affairs greatly enjoyed on Mon
Gay wcro the tea and dancing party ten
dered by Miss Frances Cole in honor of
her attractive young niece, Miss Emily
Gerber; the large dnner-dance given by
Mr. and Mrs. r. H. l.. Wilson; the box
party given by Mrs Il. l., BurEie and
Mrs c, I. Pennebaker for members of
the Burgie- Short bridal party, and the
marriage of Miss Elizabeth Greer and
Mr.. Vance Thompson, which was a bril-
liant event on Monday evening,
Tuesday was another very happy and
complete day among the social affairs
being the dancing party given by Mr.
and Mrs, James f. Stark, in honor of
their son and daughter, James, Jr., and
Miss Jessica Stark; the dancing party
given by Mr.. and Mrs r. r. Eason, in
honor of their daughter. Miss Dorothea
Eason: the dancing party rendered by
Miss M!netry Miller, complimentary to
two popular debutantes, Misses Anne
Leatherman and Anne Perkins; the
dancing party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Dudley Weaver, in honor of Their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Weaver; the
ball given by Mr.. Albert Caldwell. hon
oring Miss Alberta lGolford, Of Liver
pool, and Miss Judith Hunt Campbell;
the luncheon given by Mrs, Shelby Cab
bert, in honor of her guest, Miss Mary
Sparger, of Texas, and the marriage OF
Miss Marguerite Britain and MT
Harry Thompson which took place in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs, j, c, Raine.,
on the East Parkway.
On Wednesday. Mrs, II, 4. Tatum
complimented her granddaughter, Miss
|Elmira Montague, with large box
Il II. Madtux entertained with a dane
ing party in honor OF her daughters,
Misses Eleanor and Mary Hunt Mad
duX.
On Christmas night there were three
dancing parties, that given by Mrs. Ida
c. Coward in honor of her granddaugh-
ters, Misses Carroll and Elizabeth John
ston, that given by Mr.. and Mrs. II. M,
Caldwell in honor of their daughter,
Miss Leah Caldwell; and that given by
Miss vadis Norris complimentary to
Miss Maxey Humphrey.
On Friday evening DR. and Mrs A
B. DeLoach rendered a dancing party in
honor of their Young daughter, Miss
Mildren DeLoach; Mr. and Mrs. w.
b. Gray entertained with a large dane
ing party in honor of their daughter,
Miss Nellie Gray. and Mrs. J. Y Walker
rendered a box party in honor of her
daughter Miss Eleanor Walker
The delightful affairs planned for Sat
urday include the tea and dancing party
rendered by Mr. and Mrs. June H. Rudi
sill in honor of their daughter, Miss
Grace Rudisill; the dancing party given
by the Misses Flora May and Alma
Black; the dancing party given by Miss
Lucille Hanley. and the Arlington
Brode wedding.
The holiday festivities for the young
people home from schools and colleges
viii continue throughout the coming
week. after which these young folk will
return reluctantly to their studies until