The friends of Miss Ema Hemphill the charming young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hemphill, will be glad to know that she will return home in February from New York, where she has been pursuing a special course of studies at Madame Van Norden's school for young ladies.

Mrs. Smith Pickett, who has been guest in Atlanta of friends for several days,has returned home.

Mrs. Caldwell is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Arnold Broyles.

Mrs. Ida Evans Eve, of Augusta, is the guest of General and Mrs. Clement A. Evans.

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Oglesby and Miss Eugenia Oslesby left yesterday for southern California to remain the balance of the winter. Mrs. Dr. Hobbs left yesterday in response to an urgent message for her presence at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Hendricks, who is ill at her home in Indianapolis.

The friends of Miss Marie Dee Ellis will be glad to learn that she is recovering from her recent illness.

Miss Nellie Howell leaves soon for a visit to New York.

Mrs. Louise M. Gordon is the guest of friends in the city.

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wilkins will entertain at an early date in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes.

Mrs. Thomas Fortson has returned to her home in Washington, Ga.

Mr. Minton, of Boston, will be the guest for several weeks or Mr. and Mrs. Harry Atkinson.

Miss English, Miss Draper and Miss Hallman will be among Atlanta's charming women to take part In the mardis gras festivities.

Last night at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Lamar, Rank in the Ladies Aid Society of tho Georgia Avenue Presbyterian church gave a delightful entertainment.

Today Mrs. Charles Healey will entertain at luncheon and at a box party in compliment to Miss Julia Hancock. Her guests besides Miss Hancock will be Miss Annie Louise Hill and Mrs. James Dickey, Jr.

Dr. P. J. A. Cleary has returned home.

Miss May Walters will return from New York next week.

Mrs. Paul Romare entertained delightfully luncheon yesterday in honor of Miss Thomas, of Savannah.

Miss Thomas is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Field.

Miss Florence Werner left yesterday for Chattanooga, where she will be the guest of Miss Minnie Love.

Mr. Harvie Jordan is in the city for a few days.

Mrs. Charles Sciple spent yesterday in the city.

Mr. Hardwick Noble, of Montgomery, Ala., is in the city.

Mrs. B. H. Abrams and Miss Marie Abrams will spend the month of August in the Highlands, N. C.

Misses Maggie and Carrie Davis have returned to Covington.

Miss Steele of Athens is the guest of Miss Ethel Tutwiller.

Miss Elizabeth Daughtry has returned to her home in Jackson.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thornton have returned from North Carolina.

Mr. Nell Watkins, of Washington, spent yesterday in the city en route to Atlantic Beach.

Miss Lollie Maude Jones is the guest of relatives at High Shoals.

Miss Roberta Scott is the guest of friends in Marietta.

Mrs. Ernest Deaton is spending several weeks at Toccoa.

The friends of Mrs. George W. Adair Jr., will be glad to learn that she is slightly improved.

Miss Mary Howell has returned from a house party given by Miss Alice James at the lovely home of Captain and Mrs. T. J. James at Adrian, Ga.

Miss Olive Speer is at Hale Springs.

Mrs. Ashford leaves next week to visit Mrs. Tanner at her farm.

Mrs. Hagan leaves next week for Chautauqua, N.Y.

The friends of Mr. Hugh Foreman regret to learn that he is quite sick.

Mr. George Stephens, of Macon, spent yesterday in the city.

Mr. W. A. Fuller, Jr., has returned from Buffalo.

Mrs. Jennie L. Byers has returned from a visit to Gainesville.

Miss Nell Fuller leaves Tuesday for a visit to Griffin.

Miss Sara Cook has returned from a visit to Alabama.

Miss Annie Laurie Fuller entertained informally Monday evening in compliment to Miss Dawtley, the guest of Miss Annie Carleton.

Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Langston leave today for a month's visit to Leedsville, Pa.

Mr. John Humphries has returned to Philadelphia.

Mrs. Ovid Sparks has returned home.

Mrs. C. D. Horne has returned from a visit to New York.