Saturday, December 8
Mrs. Roland Olmsted was hostess at a tea yesterday at her home on McCallie Avenue in honor of Mrs. Roberts of St. Joseph, Mo. About 400 guests called between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 9
Miss Pope McReynolds entertained with a box party at the Bijou honoring her guest, Miss Nell McReynolds of Pikeville. Her guests were treated to a two-course luncheon at Brock’s after the show. They were: Misses Lottie Dickert, Laura Hensley, Maie Schoolfield, Ethel Raulston, Kelly Raulston, Myrtle Peay, Leota Gilliam, Ethel Daniels of Birmingham and Amelia Dickert.
Monday, December 10
Miss Eugene Bryan will entertain with a tea at home this afternoon in honor of Miss Mary Trent of Knoxville, the guest of Miss Betty Fay Bates.
Local people will be offered a treat in music and dancing novelty, presented on an elaborate scale, called the “Kirmess.” It will be presented under the auspices of the Old Ladies Home Board. It consists of nine different scenes, and about 350 local people will take part in them. Rehearsals will be under the direction of Linnwood and Agostine, who travel the country presenting the “Kirmess.” Mrs. E.B. Craig is general chairman of arrangements.
Tuesday, December 11
Tuberculosis Seals will go on sale today in the downtown section. A number of young society women have volunteered to carry the Seals into offices and buildings. The money will go toward securing enough funds to maintain a sanitarium for TB sufferers. Mrs. Carrie Pickens is Seals chairman.
Mrs. D.M. Russell has been accorded an honor by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of the United States. She has been appointed as representative on the General Committee of National Education Association, the only woman ever to serve on this committee. Mr. Carroll W. Pearce is chairman of the committee.
Dr. S.C. McIsaac of Denver, Colo., will spend the holidays here as the guest of his mother, Mrs. Katherine McIsaac, on Chamberlain Ave.
Wednesday, December 12
Miss Helen Kline was the honoree of an elaborate reception today given by Mrs. T.C. Latimore, Mrs. J.R. Powell and Mrs. Susan Kline at the Patten Hotel. Miss Kline was beautiful in a gown of old rose and gold set off by an armful of Killarney roses. Four hundred guests called between 4 and 6 p.m.
Mrs. M.P. Kenny was hostess at an enjoyable affair at her country home in Riverview honoring several visiting girls and matrons. Her guests numbered 40.
Due to the presence of mind of the conductor, George Stone, on the Lookout Mountain Incline, many passengers were saved from possible injury when the cable broke. Conductor Stone pulled the “clutch brakes,” which held fast until help could arrive.
Thursday, December 13
The Music Club, under the direction of Mrs. W.H. Pryor, president, gave a “Floral Operetta” of 300 voices at the Lyric Theater. The “Fete in Flowerland,” a beautiful and interesting show, was a real success.
Mrs. Kate Wiehl has purchased a Hudson motorcar.
Mrs. W.D. Spears has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Harry Fowler, in Macon, Ga.
The local Credit Men’s Association met last night for a banquet at the Read House. Dr. H.M. Evans, local secretary, and Hon. T.R. Preston were the speakers. The honored guest was J.H. Tregoe, national secretary and treasurer of the Credit Men’s group.
Friday, December 14
Following the meeting of the directors of Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph, it was announced that Leland Hume, former general manager, had been elected vice-president of Cumberland and Southern Bell Telephone, with headquarters in Nashville.
Miss Roberta Stauffer will come from Scottsdale, Pa., to be the guest of Mrs. Aurelius Terrell in Highland Park.
Retiring Capt. H.F. Wenning has received notice that from now on he is a Brigadier-General in recognition of his 30 years service with the Tennessee troops. Gen. Wenning enlisted in June 1882 as a private in the Chattanooga cadets. He has served in all ranks.
Saturday, December 15
Mrs. Willard Steele, who has been visiting relatives in Lebanon, will return home for Christmas.
Mrs. Carlisle Jordan of Montgomery, Ala., will come tomorrow to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Henderson, on East 4th Street.
The local lodge of Elks made the hearts of 28 boys and girls of the Vine Street Orphanage happy with a Christmas shopping tour. The Exalted Ruler, Pope Shepherd, and W.C. Bushnell, chairman of the charity committee, met the group at the Home and paraded down the streets to Market Street. Mrs. Reed, the matron of the Orphans Home, also accompanied the group.