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MUIILAI LD THE PENSACOLA JOURNAL, fcWlsllMV MUKN IN UNO VEMBER 23, 1919 It H f i Women and Events Phone 38, between 10 a. m. and 6 p.m. THANKSGIVING. . (Florida Pine.) Through all the centuries, dear Lord, Thy hand Hath marked Thy peoples' way, and Thou' hast given - Thy blessings freely aa ' the crystal rain ";,T. ', Which falls, unmeasured from the vault " of Heaven. Prom spreading fields, the "garnered harvests : tell " A fruitful year; more than our peo ple need. - Give us the grace of gratitude,. Oh Lord, Lest we forget Thee in our selfish greed. - Give" us the spirit of humility, . The faith "which falters not but dares to go The way ' Thou hast decreed, e'en though it lead O'er rugged paths we may not see not know. ' Give us the grace' of patience that we learn To wait Thy pleasure, and obey Thy " will. Thou hast the power to bid that storm be still. Take not from us Thy kind, protecting care. We need Thee as a child its father needs. Help us to show our grateful love to Thee . By charity to all, and helpful deeds. Prosperity has crowned our nation's life, From pestilence and famine we . are free. We have full liberty of mind and soul- '" , ' Grant that we use that liberty for Thee. ' - MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER FOR MISS GRIFFIN. In honor of Miss Hilda Griffin, a sweet bride-elect of this month, Miss Clotilde LMLustro, Miss Mary Cusachs and Miss , "Victoria Montenari were Joint hostesses entertaining a num ber of friends with a miscellaneous shower Friday evening. " The shower was a Japanese one, Japanese , lanterns, ornaments ' and peach blossoms converting the lower apartments Into a veritable Japanese flower garden. Pink and green pre vailed in the color motif quantities of pink roses, peach blososms and chry santhemums being used with greenery. Preceding the shower a game of Five Hundred was enjoyed, Mrs. Marco .White receiving the prize for high score, a bottle of perfume and Mrs. Margaret King cutting the consolation, a box of powder. Suspended between the folding doors separating the library and dining room was a great Japanese umbrella which held an array of gifts fastened with pink and green ribbons. Miss Grif fin, a petite, piquant brunette made an adorable Japanese lady dressed in a crav Japanese robe and oriental head dress seated on a richly embroidered sofa cushion Just under the parasol. The gifts fell on her in a shower and after opening and admiring them with her friends a dainty ice course in pink and green was served. . ' VEACH-WILSON ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEIVED. Pensacola friends have received the following handsomely engraved an nouncement cards: Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Webb announce the marriage of their - ; daughter " Elizabeth Hale Wilson ' to ' V- Mr. Griffin E. Veach ; - H on Saturday, November the eighth, San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Veach spent- her early girlhood in Pensacola and has a very wide ac quaintance here. Many pretty pre-nuptial courtesies were given in her honor. -Of a mis cellaneous shower given in her honor by her mother, a San Antonio ex change says: "Mrs. Richard A. Webb entertained Tuesday afternoon with a miscellaneous shower, honoring her daughter, Mrs. Girf fin E. Veatch, nee Elizabeth Hale Wilson, whose mar riage took place Saturday. A profu sion of king's crown filled every avail able spot and pink and white as a color scheme was attractively carried out. The guests enjoyed contests of writing recipes for the bride and hem ming cup towels. Mrs. E. B. Webb received first prize, a silver thimble. Master Dean Wilson, who introduced the honoree, also acted as postman In delivering to the bride scores of beautiful gifts. The hostess served sandwiches and tea. Among the guests were Mrs. Griffin E. Veatch, Mrs. A. D. Sampf, Mrs. C. V. Thompson, Mrs. J. B. Hamilton, Mrs. L.' L. Boyd, Mrs. E. E Webb, .Misses Virginia Hamilton and Louise Rupe Mr. and Mrs. Veatch are at home at 1510 Monterey Street. LEMERISE-GRIFFIN ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. James A. White an nounce the engagement and approach ing marriage of tleir sister, Hilda Lucile Griffin to George Walter Lem erise, of Chicago, the wedding to take place at an early date. Miss Griffin is an attractive Pen sacola girl and took an active part in all post-war work with the K. of C. Mr. Lemerise came to Florida several years ago. He is connected with the Newport Turpentine and Rosin Co., coming to the Pensacola plant several months ago from the one in Bay Min ette. Both young people have scores of friends in the city to whom their approaching marriage is of much cor dial Interest. P. H. S. GIRLS AND BOYS ENTERTAINED. Entertaining about thirty of the P. H. S. girls and boys Miss Martha Pourtales delightfully entertained with an informal dance at her home on Gadsden street Friday evening. Music for dancing was furnished "by Mr. Strong and Ernest Pourtales. Mrs. Cauley and Mrs. Brown assisted in making the evening an enjoyable one for the young people. A dainty salad course and hot chocolate was served. MRS. C. J. LEVY HOSTESS TO THE NEW CITY THIMBLE CLUB. The New City Thimble Club meets with Mrs. C. J. Levy, 720xNorth Da vis street, on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Members are requested to come prepared to sew for the Old People's Home. MRS. DRIVER ENTERTAINS FIVE HUNDRED CLUB. The Five Hundred Club playing for the benefit of the Woman's Home, met with Mrs. C. E. Driver, 1109 N. Ninth Avenue, Thursday afternoon. The seven tables in play were daintily decorated with Marechal Niel roses, and after the games a delicious salad and fruit course was served. Mrs. Driver's guests were Mrs. Carl Wilson. Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Leslie Smith, Mrs. Reddick, Mrs. Edwin King. Mrs. Weinike, Mrs. Emmett Wilson all of Gull Point, and Mrs. William Oppen born. Mrs. Howell Brazil. Mrs. Charles Born, Miss Occie Clubs. Mrs. Dick Tarrol; Mrs. Lemuel Colson. Mrs. Charles Cottrell. Mrs. W. H. Goulding. Mrs. J. C. Joyner, Mrs. Ernest M. Lusk. Mrs. Lois K. Mayes. Mrs. W. D. Nobles. Mrs. W. II. Northup, Mrs. Ed. Gale Quina, Mrs. John P. Stokes. Mrs. James Van Ausdale, Mrs. Wade Mor gan. Mrs. Frank -Wells. Miss Blaohe White. Mrs. Malcolm White and Mrs. Walter White. LUNCHEON AT THE COUNTRY CLUB. Complimentary to a lovely group of visiting girls in the city. Miss Robbie Hyer entertained with a prettily ap pointed luncheon at the Country Club yesterday, her guests including mem bers' of Pensacola's younger society set and those from service society. MISSION CIRCLES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MONDAY AFTERNOON. Circle 2 will meet at 3:30 o'clock with Mrs. O. S. Wright, corner Davis ind Belmont steets. Circle 3 will meet at 3:30 with Ms. L. E. Durham, 23 East Brainard street. Mrs. Kcene will lead the study class. Circle 4 will meet at 3:30 with Mrs. Allie McDavid Caro, 410 West Garden street. MRS. HARRY LURTON HOSTESS TO CAXTONS. The Caxtons meet tomorrow after noon at 33:0 with Mrs, Harry Lurton 5; hostess. Mrs. Frank Welles is leader foi the afternoon with the second and thid books of Ben Hur for study. i NEW MEMBERS INITIATED INTO DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA. The following new members were recently initiated into the Daughters of Isabella, the initiation ceremonies being followed by a big reception and dance: . Mrs. Alice -M. Ferguson, Miss Q. McVoy, Mrs. Agatha Roch, Mrs. Agnes Scarritt, Mrs. Susie Moyer, Miss Laura Merritt, Mrs. Mary E. Roberts, Mrs. Lula McAdams, Mrs. Antoinette Bigs, Mrs. Nellie McNeir, Miss Cleon Arm strong, Miss Mary Elizabeth Lind, Mrs.' J. T. Lind, Mrs. Mary Ethel Cary, Miss Oril Mae Williams, Mrs. G. Golay.Miss Mary Abble Burnham, Miss Lucille Allen, Miss Josephine Muller, Mrs. L. B. Harvey, Mrs. Etta Egelhoff, Mrs. J. J. Epples. a Thanks 0 iviii Home The Day of all the year when, after months in the outdoors, we fully realize just what a wonderful place HOME is. It's the day when YOU want YOUR HOME to look its best, be most in viting;, attractive and cozy to your family and friends. To each room you no doubt now are giving carefull consideration as to its furnishing. 9 fowfrraow That we might co-operate in making YOUR HOME wh;t YOU want it to be on this big day, we're offering you below a number of good suggestions in HOME making furniture, each one a genuine value, characteristic of this store. Look them over; Come in and let our salesman show them to YOU. Then have the HOME YOU WANT on Thanksgiving Day. THE SUIT IDEAL FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING FEAST Distinctive IG-Piece Set in Mahogany or Walnut A NEW BUD - . X4 jW MARGARET Washington, Nov. 22. The latest society bud Is Miss Margaret Crosson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crosson. Her mother was a belle of the capital. Like the Illustration shows it to be distinctive, a suit to be proud of One that will "do Justice to your big dinner. And it's just as substantial and ser viceable as it is stylish. We'll be glad to show it to you. There's a big Extension Table That will seat a tlozen guests or more; A handsome China Cabinet and Buffet; A handy serving table and six slip seat diners; One armed. All your Dining Room needs at a moderate price. Comes in Mahogany or Walnut finishes. Convenient Credit Terms May Be Arranged See This Suit in our North Window. Had Seven Sons In the War i ,ps vm s - V See the "SELLERS" Features No other Cabinet has them all THE BEST SERVANT IN THE HOME. a Let us put a "SELLERS' in YOUR kitchen this week. Tou'll wonder how you ever did without it. No kitchen is complete without a "SEL LERS" Cabinet. THE BEST SERVANT IN YOUR HOME. $1.50 A WEEK. Dees Your Library Lack a Good Table? Here's One Probably no other article of furniture is so necessary in the library as a convenient table where magazines may be kept; writing ma terials stored in it's spacious drawer. Notice the large magazine rack at either ernd in the table Illus trated. Finished in Golden or Fumed Oak, Early English or Mahogany finishes. A v hifforobe for Convenience $42.00 J t A place for everything; Your entire ward robe can be accommodated in this roomy Chifforabe. And, think of the convenience it offers. All your needs are within easy reach all the time. This Golden Oak Chifforobe is equipped with clothes hangers and mirror. $1.50 A WEEK. WASHINGTON Mrs. 1. Ji. Blue has been , decorated by Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife of the secretary of the navy with the insignia of the Women's Legion of the Great War. Mrs. Blue had seven sons In the service. BED ROOM SUITES THAT WILL PLEASE YOU The Style and Finish at the Price You Wish to Pay Is Here Select the One You Want YOU Must see these beautiful suits to ap preciate what we have assembled for your choosing from. See one "of them in our South window, and come in Monday and make your selection. Special Terms This Week YOU Will be surprised that such a selec tion of beautiful suits in such a wide range of prices is possible these days. We solicit your CHARGE ACCOUNT. Our liberal credit terms are for your convienence. Terms that are beneficial and advantageous. Your LIBERTY BONDS are worth Just as much as cash if you wish to use them In buy ing furniture here. WE ARE EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR THE RED CROSS SOLID FELT MATTRESSES