Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
Feagtn, Amealia Northingtou, Vernon Marks and Master Francis Moore.

quote a portion of 1t, hoping 1t may bear abundant results. I5 is matter concern ing which have already written, but it is one upon which too much cannot we'll be said: "sincs your column bids fair to ex- ert such great influence in literary cir cles, would make a suggestion, namely: That you urge and encourage the organiZa- tion of literary clubs or societies for tue gathering of information and the develop ment of original thoughts and ideas. Such societies would prove mighty factors in the advancement of the people of Birmingham towards the goal of an highly intellectual people.o No city of birmingham's size contains more cultivated men and women, aud it is remarkable how, amid the press of imperative duties, they have kept up with the reading and thought of the out side world. In no city is intellect and cul- tivation more appreciated, and nowhere Is there 8 finer field for literary societies. The material is here and we must pursue this important subject until there are number of literary and book clubs through out our town.
 On Tuesday evening the Eutres Nous club had very delightful meeting at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Pearson, where they were entertained by the Misses Mamie Pearson and Mary Cleary. Instead of dancing progressive euchre was played and pretty prizes were won.
 Delicious refreshments were served throughout the evening, and in every pos- sible way Mrs. Pearson and the young hostesses contributed to the enjoyment of the members of this popular club. The following young couples were present, and all report a royal good time: Miss Lucy Hagood with Archie Gibson. Miss Kathleen Hooper with J. k. Duck worth, Miss Maggie Smith with Theo Koe- nig, Miss Mamie Pearson with Charles Davis, Miss Elise Ball with Owen Phelan, Miss Hannah Elliott with John Kimball, Miss Lila Smith with Sale Pheian, Miss Mittie Sherrod with Walter FowIkes, Miss Patti Ruffner with Ed Smith, Miss Mary Cleary with Lucien Brown, Miss Maude Terrell with J. D. Phelan.
 The first lady's prize was won by Miss Lucy Hagood-silver hat pin; the first genileman's prize, by Mir: Sale Phelan Maggie Smith--a bottle of catsup- .'catchup.'
 MT. Lundie Sloss leaves very soon for New York, and will enter the celebrated business college at Poughkeepsie.
 On Thursday evening the handsome home of Gen. and Mrs. Fred s. Ferguson was brilliant with light, radiant with beauty and fragrant with many, many flowers, for their lovely young daughter, Miss Laura, entertained her friends with german. It was charming evening and the happy guests have used so many ad- iectives descriptive of the pleasures of the occasion, fear have not space to put
 2 94l-bere. S2e> enthuslastic young girl, in the warmth of her haart, ana de- srng to sum it ell up in one expressive word, yet not intending any irreverence, timel" Very delightful refreshments were served at small tables, fine band furnished the music and happiness reigned supreme. These were the young ladies and gentle- men who were present: Miss Ferguson -stI& C.x asr aK,i oT fAr xritI, Hardeman Meade. Miss Mary Trimble with Leslie Stollenwerck, Miss Hannah Elliott with Ashby Cleveland, Miss Elise Ball with Sale Phelan, Miss Virginia Walker with John Trimble, Miss Jamie VanHoose with Ed Smith, Miss Willie Morrow with Dun can Trimble, Miss Anna May Phelan with Robert Johnston, Miss Sue Allen Ball with Kelly Parsons. Stags, Messrs. Owen Phelan, who lead the cotillion, Porter Walker, J. A. McLester, Tom Hamilton, Lundie Sloss, Motion Smith, Everard Meade, Arthur Koenig and Allen Durham.
 The northern papers coutain notices of number of social courtesies being shown Secretary and Miss Herbert by the New port cottagers, who entertain so lavishly at this season. MT. Perry Belmont gave them dinner few days ago, and they were guests at very swell dance, given by Mir. and Mrs. Goelet. Alabama is glad to be represented by the Herberts in any as- sembly and it is gratifying to know that one of our girls has held her own so splen didiy among the distinguished men and women at the national capital.
 Mrs. E. K. P. Osborne aud family, who moved to Birmingham from Charlotte, N. c., about two years ago, have returned to their former home, leaving many friends to regret their departure. Miss Fannie Osborne will be sadly missed by large circle of admirers.
 The ladies of the Highland Presbyterian church are arranging very delightful concert for next Thursday evening. The programme Is unusually attractive, and embraces number of our very best musi- clans, both vocal and instrumental. There will be several songs rendered by male chorus of twelve members. Misses Lucille Smith and Ethel Houston will sing, so will Messrs. Francis and Black, while Miss Ca- milla Herndon will be hoard upon the piano for the first time by Birmingham audience. She Is 6 brilliant performer, so the best judges say. MT. Chalifoux has kindly consented to give violin solo, so there is certainly positive treat ahead of all lovers of fine music next Thursday evening at the South Highland Presbyte- rian church.
 It is great pleasure to learn that the congregation of the First Presbyterian church are contemplating calling pastor at an early day.
 The "Sharpshooterso continue to prac-. tice, with regularity and interest, several afternoons during the week, beginning usually about o'clock. Some of the mem bers prefer to practice in the morn. ings, it seems, and display an energy and talent for early rising quite remarkable: The crack of the..rife-or is it Gatling gunf begins generally to resound about 4 o'clock in the mornings and continues These may not be the exact figures, but that's the way it sounds to many High