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Gablesgrams By HELEN REYNOLDS

Summer parties continue to dot the social calendar. Mrs. Jackson E. Hiers, jr., is entertaining at a large bridge luncheon to day at her home, also Mrs. R. B. Roberts, jr. of 717 Alhambra Circle who will assemble a group honoring her cousin and house guest, Mrs. William B. Royall of Jacksonville . . . Mrs. D. H. Redfearn gave a small informal bridge of four tables on Monday for a group of her friends . . . Mrs. E. N. Belcher entertained about 100 guests late Saturday afternoon in the first of a series of summer teas she will give--received her guests in white chiffon topped by a pale pink tucked lace blouse, a white gardenia in her hair. Her house was stately and cool, contained quantities of Easter lilies arranged alone, or with other blossoms, as was the centerpiece on the tea table. Mrs. John C. Sullivan looked smart in a tailored white crepe with military looking navy crepe jacket--brass buttons trim, white sailor hat . . . Mrs. Winthrop Gardiner (Babs Beckwith), whose husband is now stationed at the Pensacola Fly ng field--more white waffle pique, the skirt colorful with large handpainted flowers. Lots of cool looking blue was noted. Mrs. Robert Pentland, sr., Mrs. Thomas Greaves. Mrs. Whiting Paine in pale blue organdie was talking of a recent letter from her daughter, Mrs. John L. Hamilton of Washington, wherein she said her husband and several others of their set were down with the "German measles" and she just knew some German had planted the "germ" (no pun intended) Mrs. John Hone and Mrs. Hewett Brown were noted chatting about Red Cross work . . . also Mrs. John E. Norman and Mrs. E. Gerald Higgins. Mrs. Howard Sullivan and her daughter Catherine were talking of their planned trip to Key West during the Royal Poincianna blooming time . . . Miss Joyce Elaine Rowe and her grandmother Mrs. Mae Pratt Dresbach have arived at their home in Montclair, N. J., after a leisurely trip home. They visited the magnolia gardens in Charleston and spent several days inhistoric Williamsburg, Va. Miss Rowe arrived in time to attend alumnae week at Bennett Junior College, from which she was graduated last year. Mrs. Edith Rowe will leave about the middle of June to join her daughter and mother in Montclair. The three spent the season at the former San Sebastian-- Miss Elsie Everson and her son Walter Everson, who lived for many years in Coral Gables, more recently in Miami have established their home in Lakeland, where Walter is an instructor in an aviation school. Mrs. Everson has bought a house there and moved her household effects last week. Telegraphic orders from Washington Wednesday to Lieut. William T. Cox, U.S.N. called back to active service in the navy, means that the Coxes will leave for Norfolk, Va., where they will be stationed. Lieut Cox has been retired for ten years, owns his home at 5737 Riviera Drive, to which he and Mrs. Cox hope to return as soon as possible. Mrs. Marvin Adams and her two children accompanied by Mr. Adam's mother and sister Mary Adams will leave today for Waynesville, N. C., where Mrs. Adams will establish them in a cottage for the summer. Mrs. Arthur Weiland and four daughters also left today for Boston to spend some time. In two weeks time the group will travel as far as Augusta, Ga., together. Mrs. Adams expects to return at once to superintend the moving of their household effects to their recently acquired new home in the Moorings. Mrs. I. W. England has added two "proud peacocks" to her colorful garden at 512 Avenue Madeira, which now contains a pair of fantail pigeons, other featured prize fowl as well as fish pool, fountain and pagoda . . . Another garden visitor most welcome to the three young Gautiers is a brown and white "pony" named Beauty, which Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gautier recently bought to take to the mountains for the children's pleasure next month. Mrs. Gautier who with her husband is planning a week end trip to Bimini says, entertaining the youngsters, (now at home most of the time) is easy, just saddle "Beauty" and sit out under a tree with a book and the children amuse themselves riding around and around. Have you ever been to an auction? We mean the household furnishings kind, where the auctioneer pitches a hugh tent,makes his customers comfortable with lawn chairs, hauls out the entire contents of the house and you sit with many acquaintances plus a lot of strangers nodding your thin fan; deciding that you want this, and you ever bid, if you did; why you didn't if you didn't. We attended Mrs. M. E. Adamson's auction Saturday and it was like a party, for Mrs. Adamson's garden is, or was a place of beauty. More than 100 people were milling around, the good humor man did a real business, soft drink dispensers were there and everybody seemed to be having a wonderful time. Even Mrs. Adamson was there and sat complacently by while her possessions went under the hammer, piece by piece. You say you couldn't do it? But why? We think the experience would be at once a compliment and a chargeable face. A compliment in spirited bidding made an article jump in price, a slap-in-the-face if something we really prized was ignored. Mrs. Walter Lehman was interested in the antique mahogany bed in 1796 which brought $95. Mrs. Lehman said she had a table for which she had refused $1,000. Antiques are like that. A whole set of blue bamboo porch furniture including a chaise-lounge went for $18. The James R. Moores, who are about to build a Colonial cottage bought four solid maple antique chairs for a song . . . Joe Clemens, who owns and operates Grandma's Kitchen in Miami, bought a four poster mahogany bed. Mrs. John E. Norman wanted badly but missed, for she had to leave for a short time and it was gone on her return . . We noted several interested Junior Leaguers--Mrs. Wilson Trammel, Mrs. Jordan Peck, Mrs. DeBlois Milledge, Mrs. R. E. Rutledge, Mrs. Frank H. Dunbar and Mrs. Wila B. Apps were interested spectators--Mrs. Apps waiting for a certain wheelbarrow she intended to use in her rock garden to be put up. Mrs. E. C. Hume bought some pretty baskets . . . We're wondering just what Mrs. Adamson did when it was all over, her house empty, she probably drove away in her car, her mind a kleidescope, of beds, tables, dishes, chairs people and one woman in particular, dressed in smart blue crepe who marched up each time an article was put up, carefully scrutinizing it and then marched back again to her chair. Yes, auctions are good entertainment.

Music Club Holds May Breakfast And Installation of New Officers Wednesday

The Coral Gables Music Club may have had the very last May breakfast of the club season, Wednesday, but it was by no means of the least in importance. Assembling a large group of members and guests the party was held at the Barcelona Tea Rooms followed by the installation of officers and program at the Woman's Club. Tables were placed in U shape and decorated in purple and yellow, club colors. Interesting motif and entirely appropriate was the first line of "Auld Lang Syne" written in musical score across the entire length of the speakers table, the candles forming the notes. Miss Bertha Foster served as toastmaster and presided in her own inimitable way. Her introductions of "distinguished" and "foreign" guests at the head table were very amusing. In a more serious vein, Miss Foster told of the fact the Coral Gables club functioned in a community, on which the eyes of the musical world were focused. She made a point of the fact that the University of Miami Symphony Orchestra was the very first orchestra, founded by the late Dr. Volpe, at an American University. There are others now, but this University was the pioneer, she said. Miss Foster also spoke of the land already donated by the Warwick family at Warwick for the building of a home for retired and aged musicians, the first of its kind in this country. Mrs. A. Beverly Kelley, founder and first president of the club was presented a silver vase engraved with her name and the dates, 1930-41., Mrs. Wade Livingston Street, at whose home the Coral Gables Music Club was chartered, gave the invocation. Following the luncheon, installation and program took place at the Woman's Club. Mrs. S. Leroy Smith, past president of the state federation was the installing officer. Douglas Brenner, the club's scholarship student accompanied by his teacher Mrs. Sara Folwell sang.

Mrs. Oehler Wins High At Bridge

Mrs. Charles Oehler, jr., won top scores at the regular weekly bridge play at the Country Club of Coral Gables, Monday. Mrs. I. W. England was second. Other members playing were, Mrs. Lawson Cheatham, Mrs. Wilson Leary, Mrs. Leo Browne, Mrs. Arthur Higgins, Mrs. George J. Friederick, Mrs. Douglas Gahr, Mrs. H. F. Nugent, Miss Elizabeth Beck and Miss Frances Elson.

Flying School To Inaugurate Dances Tonight

Employees of the Emory-Riddle School of Aviation will inaugurate the first in a series of dinner-dances tonight at the Country Club of Coral Gables. The school plans to have these parties once a month. F. C. Belland is chairman. Others on the first committee include, Miss Esther Platt, Bob Hilsted, Jean Ogden, Lieut. Burgin, Miss Betty Hair, Mike Covert, Miss Marion Smith and Webster Wiggin.

GARDEN CLUB CANCELLS ANNUAL PICNIC

The annual picnic and installation of officers of the Coral Gables Garden Club, which, was to take place Monday at 12 noon at Matheson Hammock, has been called off due to the city's request for "no public gatherings" edict of the city.

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Tweeds Return From Nassau Wedding Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Frederick Tweed will return tomorrow from their wedding trip, which included a trip of several days to Nassau and a fishing cruise among the Ten Thousand Lakes of Florida. The attractive bride, who was Miss Suzanne Palos, former concert and radio star of Pittsburqh and Mr. Tweed were married in an afternoon wedding at Plymouth Congregational Church May 12. E. J. Burr, of Coral Gables, old family friend, gave the bride away. Miss Betty McDade, was bridesmaid and Col. Lathan Collins was best man. The bride wore an original model of white silk jersey made with draped bodice and long train, Miss McDade's white sheer was floor length and complimented with a large leghorne hat with wide streamers of pink satin falling to the hem of the dress. Mr. and Mrs. Tweed plan to leave about the first of June to spend the summer in travel and visits in the North. Upon their return they will reside in their home at 927 Avenue Valencia. Mr. Tweed is a retired consulting engineer.

Groom Also Favored At Party

A shower, at which the groom-to-be was as much favored as his bride-elect was given by Mr. and Mrs. Sam H. Bailey, Jr., Monday night, at the senior Bailey home. Miss Nanelle Rentz was the bride, and the groom, Reddic Harris, both of Miami. Their wedding took place last night. Preceded by a Dutch supper in the gardens, personal gifts from 40 of their friends were presented and admired by the happy pair. Miss Rentz wore navy blue slacks topped by white sailor blouse. Mrs. Bailey, Jr., Hostess, wore white slacks and Mrs. Sam Bailey, Sr., who assisted, white and green dotted crepe.

To Summer Home

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Beers of 1113 Tangier Street left yesterday for their home at Lake Valhalla, Montvele, N. J.

Thomas Guests

Miss Mary L. Bishop of Cheshire, Conn., Miss L. H. Babcock of Branford, Conn., and her brother, Capt. A. T. Babcock of Branford and Baltimore were the recent house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick McCullough Thomas of 1035 Avenue Obispo. The trio spent the winter in St. Petersburg, also some time visiting on the Keys.

To Missouri

Mrs. Virginia Sullinger and daughter Patsy left this week for Potosi, Mo., and a visit with Mrs. Sullinger's parents.

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MR. AND MRS. BAILEY ENTERTAIN CARD GROUP

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bailey, Sr., 1154 Avenue Milan entertained their card club with a Dutch supper cooked over the open fire in the gardens of their home, Wednesday night. Present were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. Herman Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bailey, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hickson, Jr., and Mrs. B. A. Smith.

CATHOLIC YOUTHS WILL DANCE FOR FUND

Secod annual formal of the Catholic Youth Organization will take place June 13th at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Proceeds from the party will be used toward the building school fund for the parish of SS Peter and Paul church in southwest Miami.

MISS FRANCES ROOZEN HONORS MRS. EWALD

Miss Frances Roozen entertained at her home Wednesday with a stork shower honoring Mrs. Frank Ewald. A large paper mache stork centered the table with ribbons and favors marking each guest's place. Invited were Mrs. Fred Ribble, Miss Ina Klett, Miss Lillie Chandler, Miss Bernice Follett, Miss Yrene McConnel, Miss Ruth Mrs. Bertha Gump, Miss Ethel Adamson and Mrs. C. G. Scribner.

To Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walkup of 928 Avenue Obispo left Thursday to spend the summer in Steubenville, O. They will return in the early fall.

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Country Club of Coral Gables Will Have Three Parties Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow night, the Country Club of Coral Gables will be a very busy place with three large parties including a dinner-dance and buffet supper taking place. Largest of the group will be the annual spring dance of the American Association of University Women, Miami branch. Both members and their guests are invited to the dance. Decorations including the corsages to be given each feminine guest, will be made of spring flowers. Mrs. Jack O. Knowles is general chairman. Mrs. Russ Williams president will head the receiving line. Committee heads arranging the dance include Miss. Nicholas Hodgdon, Miss Mary Olsa Reynolds, Miss Virginia Gautier, Mrs. Julius Alexander, Mrs. Comer Hall, Mrs. Jame Lamon. St. Theresa's graduating class will hold its annual banquet and dance in the Red Room. The University of Miami alumni club will honor the graduating class with a buffet dinner. More than 250 reservations have been made for this affair. Dancing will follow.

Travelers Will Tell of Trips

Mrs. Walter M. Pierce and Mrs. I. W. England will tell of their trips abroad at the regular meeting of the Woman's association, of the First Presbyterian church to be held at 11 a. m. today. Mrs. F. A. Hoover will be the leader. At the luncheon, Mrs. Pierce will talk on her South American tour. In the afternoon Mrs. England will describe her trip across the Andes by clipper.

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