Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-08

Mary Cleary, Tom Hamilton and Miss, Miss Jamie J, yan ya THoOse, IE,;3y.., Bs3ysrd John London and Miss Mamie Lewis, Ashby Cleaveland and Miss Mamie Pear son, Robin Webb and Miss Rinnie Leigh Head, Duncan Trimble and Miss Elise nig, Leslie Stollenwerck and Miss Mamie Moore, Jewett Feagin and Miss Nellie Blackwood, Ed Smith and Miss Ada John ston, James Arnold and Miss Eloise John- ston. Beverly Head, rover.
 Mrs. II. k. Johnston was assisted in en- tertaining the young people by Mesdames Head and Moore and Miss Pierce.
 The picnics of the Fourth all passed off pleasantly in every way. There were no disagreeable jars, but good natured crowds filled the dummies, gathered in the parks and penetrated the various attractive re- treats which abound in our vicinity. The veterans and sons of veterans had a glorious day at North Birmingham, the Irish Dem ocratic club took peaceful possession of Lakeview and gave it an old time look, with dancing, rowing and all manner of good cheer.
 There were several private picnics on the Mrs. James A. Allen and Mrs. Revis Terry to the Misses Allen of Montgomery at Hawkins Spring, was especially charming. Misses Allen are receiving much attention rom blrmlngnam IrlenQS.
 Mrs. Mary Phelan Watt of Montgomery is in Birmingham for brief visit, and is with her sister-in law, Mrs. Anna o. Phelan, South Highlands.
 Mir. William Mudd Martin is now in Paris enjoying the delights of the French capital. Late advices report him well and in the midst of gay social season with American and foreign friends.
 Mrn. H. H. Sinnige left yesterday after noon for Euiaula, accompanied by Mrs. R. l.. Houston. She will spend week at Roseland.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Randolph and their family are settled for the summer at Blount Springs. They are keeping house sides Mrs. Randolph ST., and the children of the late Col. Peyton King, Mir. and Mrs. Randolph have with them Mrs. and Miss Garner of Columbus, Miss. Miss Garner is very charming and cultivated and possesses elocutionary gifts of very high order. She will remain several weeks at Blount.
 The family of Capt. W. H. Graves go very shortly to Blount for the remainder of the summer. They will occupy their cot tage there and will do very much to brighten up the old resort.
 A new club of young people has been formed during the plst week and promises to be very successful. Its membership comprises young ladies and gentlemen and it is proposed to meet once each week at the different homes of the members. The first meeting occurs Tuesday evening at the home of MT. Harry Jones, when the club will be entertained by Miss Patti Ruffner, Mrs. Harry Jones' sister.
 The is m f0of a n,oat onno Ia hle an. terprise, which is bound to succeed, for it is needed by nearly all classes of our citi- zens. refer to the cooking school, which will begin it's operations early in the au- tumn and arrangements for which are now being perfected. As teacher, Miss Com stock, graduate of the Pratt institute of Brooklyn, has been engaged, and it is the desire of the ladies having this matter in hand to make the venture permanent thing in our city. There will be several courses of lectures and lessons adapted to the wants of our people. There will be two practice classes, one for schoolgirls and one for housekeepers. Then two demonstration classes, one of fancy dishes, the other of economical ones. It is in tended to place the latter course within the reach of every woman in Birmingham and thereby tighten the labor and improve the condition of every working woman.
 This idea originated with a few brave women who have for many months accom- plished much good among the people of the rolling mill district. They have es- tablished mission in that section, which is doing great deal to improve the moral and physical condition of those who come within their influence. The women of the rolling mill district are induced to meet with these good workers once a week, and they and their children are taught many helpful things. Their improvement is very noticeable from week to week, in appear ance and interest, and in the end marvellous good will be done. The following ladies are in charge of this mission: Mrs. John White. president Mrs. Fred Hardy, vice. president; Mesdames Oscar Underwood, H. L. Underwood, J. F. Graham, Joseph F. Johnston, H. D. Merrill, Thomas Ward, and Misses Pierce and Hogan.
 This cooking school will bring to us an other lever for good. in that it affords our daughters and us an opportunity to more thoroughly fit ourselves for the daily duties of our lives. By such a course of instruction our women are prepared for the emergencies of life, and are ready for any position an adverse fortune may bring about. Besides that such instruction, if never absolutely necessary for our duties, adds to the completeness of our education. We give our sons, if possible, the training essential to their future success, and we should do the same for our daughters. As l said before, it is to the women of the land we must look for the elevation of the race-wonen thorough and true In all the relations of life--Gnd everything done for their improvement assists in this great re- suit.
 There are now many charming people at Blonnt Springs, although the company is still limited. Among the number are Mrs. E. J. Snow, MT. and Mrs. Herman Saks and MT. Robert Boyle of Brming- ham; Mr., Mrs. and Miss McCants of Tus- kaloosa, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Morgan of
 
 tur, Misses Randolph of Montgomery and Col. Warren s. Reese; MT. L. w. Turpin