Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-15
Social and Otherwise.

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 [All items of social interest will be gladly
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 c. Ball, 2161 Highland avenue.
 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club was entertained by Mrs. George R. Ward, and the prize, an exquisite vase, was won by Mrs. Ward.
 The t'Southern Chimes' is the euphon- ious name of the new Catholic paper that has just been published in Birmingham. It contains sixteen pages, and is we'll got ten up in every way. The original articles are finely written and the other matter is selected with admirable discretion. The editors are Rev. Daniel Murray of St. Paul's church and Miss M. D. B. Cahalan, a young lady of intellect and many accom- plishments. It is intended, after Decem- Der, to make the Southern Chimes weekly paper and to extend it's field of usefulness. It is the journal of St. Paul's Biblical and Literary society of Birmingham, branch of the Reading Circle union of the Catholic Summer School of America. The officers of this society are Miss M. Downey, secre- tsry; Rev. Daniel Murray, spiritual direc- tor, and Miss Mary A. Cahalan, vice pres ident. As is stated, "this paper Is in- tended to bring the members of our church closer together and to help the different societies existing in our midst to widen their sphere of usefulness. The Southern Chimes Is warmly welcomed and com mended.
 Mrs. Hugh Hagan of Atlanta, Ga., who is deeply interested in the success of the women's department of the Atlanta expo- fAr nAvk hac y other contributions for the women's building check for $100 from MT. James O'Neil, $100 from Richard Mansfield and $50 from Sol Smith Russell. These actors thus generously evince their appreciation of the kind treatment they have always re- ceived in the south.
 Tte national convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union meets in Cleveland, O., on the 18th instant and con- tlnues in session until the 21st of this month. The delegates from Alabama to this convention are Mrs. c. B. Spencer, Mrs. pr. Searcy. Mrs. J. H. McBryde, Miss Martha Young and Miss Ida Peacock. Mrs. o. B. Spencer of Birmingham is president of the state Woman's Christian Tenn perance union and has done very much to bring the organization up to it's present high standard. She left on Tuesday for Cleveland to be present at the national convention, whero delegates will be present from many foreign lands and will repre- sent thousands of women who wear the white ribbon aud stand for total abstinence. On December the state convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet in Birmingham at the First Presbyterian church and remain in session until the 9th. Representative women from various parts of Alabama will attend this convention.
 The following handsome invitation has been received, and Is much appreciated: "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pollard request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their niece, EIizabeth Lee, to MT. Stanton vember 21, 1894, at o'clock, Newbsrne, Ala" The heaPtiest good wishes arc waited the happy young couple. They are both members of prominent, influential families in that blest section of Alabama, the black belt, and begin life under brightest auspices.
 The reception rendered Dr. and Mrs. B. l.. Wyman of Birmingham by Dr. and Mrs. w. s. Wyman of Tuskaloosa, last evening, was brilliant event. The home of Dr. and Mrs. w. s. Wyman was appropriately loosa's best citizens, who came to offer ngratulations to the handsome bride and groom, Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Wyman. The Druid City is the former home of Dr. B. L. Wyman, and the representative gathering of men and women, young and old. bore gratifying testimony to the high esteem in which he is held by his old friends. Dr. W. s. Wyman has for many years held the professorship of Greek and Latin at tho state university and no man outranks him. He and his charming family have friends throughout our state. Mrs. B. L. Wyman, the bride, at the reception last evening was regal in her elegant wedding gown of white brocade satin and her jewels of dia- monds and opals. Tuskaloosa never well oomed fafrer, sweeter bride. Hundreds of friends were present to greet Dr. and Mrs. Wyman, and it was beautiful and brilliant entertainment. The cadets at the university were present in large numbers. An elaborate supper was served and noth- ing was wanting 10 make 1t delightful re- ception. Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Wyman will return to Birmingham Friday or Saturday.
 Although the Caldwell hotel was com paratively new, still it had been the scene of many bright gatherings, which it is a pleasure now to recall. The ruins that confront us, in their defiant dignity, tell of what was once great pride of our peo- pie and speak of an early and prosperous past. Within the huge walls gay and mer. riest laughter has resoundsd and happiest hours have passed on golden wings. Many brilliant social events transpired within the spacious rooms and witticisms worthy Holmes or Tallygrand were uttered be. heath it's roof. Many of our social clubs gave their entertainments In the parlors and splendid dining room, and just two years ago tomorrow night, November 16, the Philhedoniau club gave it's first open ing german in the spacious dining room ot this famous hotel. Forty-two couples graced the ball room when Professor DeLo's orchestra sounded the first strains of the grand march. Beauty and chivalry, wit and mirth held sway in ball room and at the banquet table. The wee sma hours came all too soon to mark the close of the successful entrance of the Philhedo- nians into the social arenaof Birmingham. On tomorrow night this club will cels-