Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-20
Social and Otherwise. i
[All items of social interest will be gladly noted in this column if sent to Mrs. George c. Ball, 21S1 Highland avenue.

morning in the rooms of the Commercial club was an eminent success viewed from any standpoint. The large number present, the representative character of the gather ing and the harmonious acLion on every subject throughout the meeting all argue the best possible results for Birming ham aud her material welfare. No obligations were entered into and no resolution offered that was not for the benefit of our town. The meeting accomplished what was in- tended by it's rromoters-namely, greater interest in home industries and home pro- ductions. By the formation of the auxil- iary yesterday the women of Birmingham are brought in touch with the enterprises of the town, and willbe thoroughly posted as to the manufactures and industries that merit patronage. An interest on the part of our women necessarily creates a larger demand for home goods, and it will also stimulate the producer, for women are close observers and usually demand the best. The manufacturers will now do their part, of course, as will the merchants. This &C., tion of the women does not argue au in- tention to be content with small things or articles less good than can be procured elsewhere; it means this though, that the women of Birmingham desire and intand to encourage in every possible way the  they = merchants and manufacturers - must do their part thoroughly by fur nishlng the best goods at prices no greater than are charged in other markets. It will not be the fault of our brave, helpful women if the object for which the aux Hilary was formed Is not success. and am sure the concern exhibited by them will insure satisfactory response on the part of our merchants and anufacturers. We desire 10 keep the profit on merchan- disc and industries right here in Birming- ham. but these profits must not be greater than those of other markets. And, of course, they will not be. We certainly have tue best people in the world just here in Birmingham, and soon we will have a city inferior to none south of the Potomac.
 The rooms of the Commercial club are unusually attractive. The floors are cov- cred with handsome carpets, the furniture is good, the curtains ard portierres are pretty, aud homeiike air pervades every thing. A large number of newspapers are daily received, and it is not surprising that the members are enthusiastic about the @ committee of gentlemen of the club re- ceived the ladies in the most cordial, de- lightful way, that prepossessed each visitor in favor of the club at once. And, you know, there never was anything more charming than the exquisite manner a southern gentleman always exhibits to- wards 8 lRdy--it is manly, courteous, deferential and at the same time spontane- ous.
 It is contem plated that at an early day a reception will be given by the Commercial club and the ladies' auxiliary, when our citizens can catch glimpse of the lovely clu rooms and meet in a social way these two active factors for Birmingham's ad- vancement.
 
 Miss Elizabeth Shelley and her brother, Mir. James Shelley, go to Talladega for a brief visit to relatives. Upon her return to Birmingham Miss Shelley will remain several weeks probably in town with friends. She will leave us in Novem Der for an indefinite stay in Europe, as she has accepted an invitation from Hon. Han his Taylor, our minister to the court of Spain, to visit his family at Madrid. Miss Shelley will improve every opportunity afforded her by travel and peculiarly fortunate surround ings to see Europe at it's best. She will also show the outside world what fascinat- ing girls Alabama can produce. General Shelley expects to accompany his daughter to Europe. A very happy trip to them both.
 Mrs. Theo Welch of Montgomery spent a few days in Birmingham during this week and received an hearty welcome from many warm friends.
 
 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club was entertained by Mrs. James A. Ware and the prize was won by Mrs. Louis T. Brad field.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Woodward, Miss Woodward and Mrs. Thomas Evins have returned from stay of many weeks at Blowing Rock, N. O., all much benefited by the outing.
 Miss Susie Howze has gone to New York to spend few weeks in the metropolis.
 It is great pleasure to welcome home after so long an absence Col. and Mrs. J.. F. B. Jackson and MT. Sparks Jackson. They have been sadly missed by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
 Already preparations are going forward for two bazaars to be given before vefy long by the First Methodist church and the aux Hilary society of St. Paul. Catholic church. Both of these congregations do nothing by halves, SO there are two successful under. takings already assured.
 Mrs. Mary Wyman of Montgomery. is spending several days with her friends, MT. and Mrs. c. M. Williams, South Highlands.
 Miss Cora Hardy leaves on Saturday morning to enter the famous college of Bryn Mare, near Philadelphia. Miss Hardy graduated last June with much distinction from the Pollock Stephens institute, and is one of our most gifted young girls. She has the highest natural endowments, added to capacity for study, and her friends predict great things for her in the future.
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 The Entres Nous club held no meeting on last Tuesday evening.
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 The Othmar club are now all busy with their books, either at school or preparing for school, so they have not indulged in diversions lately. These young folk study as well as they dance, as young folk always should.