Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-14

any undertaking. It is to be hoped that large club will be formed in Birmingham. The Friday Literary circle was enter tained by Mrs. John London and business of importance was tran sacted by the ladies. The regular course of study for the winter has not yet been decided upon, but current events of importance will engross the att tention of the women for hort while. Next Friday afternoon will be devoted toHa con- sideration of the life, writings and infu- ence of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
 The Evening Euchre club was enter tained on Thursday evening by Mrs. B. F. Adams, and the prize, @ handsome deco rated vase, was won by Mrs. J. H. Me- Cary.
 Mrs. Bacon of Walden, Miss, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Woodson, South Highlands. Mrs. Bacon is sister
 The coming of Prof. J. Morton Boyce to Birmingham means great things for our town in musical way, if the highest testi- monials stand for anything. Professor Boyce brings with him the very best possi he has previously lived and labored as to his eminent capacity as musician and also as a man of character. He Is in charge of the music department of the Pollock that the pupils of that school will have the very highest advantages in music, as we'll as the other branches. He is prepared to teach piano, organ, violin, voice produc- tion and singing. harmony and counter point.
 Professor Boyce is organist at the Advent and on last Sunday demonstrated his re- markable gifts as an organ player. Musi- clans who heard him on that occasion speak of him in the most oonmendatory way. He ;s also director of the Mendels- oohn club, and already profound inter- est is awakened among musicians through out the city, which argues a most success ful season for this club. Professor Boyce has taught in England and in Canada and comes immediately from the Brantford Young Ladies College and Conservatory of Music at Brantford, Ont. He las recently been married to a charming young lady, the daughter of an English clergyman. A very warm welcome is extended to Profess sor and Mrs. Boyce by our city.
 The Friday Afternoon Whist club were the guests of Mrs. N. w. Trimble at their first meeting on Friday, and the prize, beautiful orange spoon, was won by Mrs. L. G. Woodson.
 Another bright Birmingham young girl
 
 mended for her decision. There is nothing more encouraging than the spirit of inde- pendence that is now taking possession of the girls of our state. Miss Maude Erswell will have charge of a school at Riverside, and left Birmingham Thursday morning to enter upon her new duties. Good luck to all our ambitious, helpful girls.
 From the Huntsville Mercury of Thurs day the following is taken: 'tMrs. J. c. Musgrove, who will remain with her hus- band during the present term of court, is one of the most cultured members of Bir- mingham society. They occupy an elegant suite of rooms at the Huntsville hotel."
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 The formation of the Glee club, composed strictly of male mem bers, is a move in the right direction, and will certainly do much towards the cultivation of music in our city. The twelve members are as fol- lows: Messrs. Francis, Calder, Arrico and Suspicion, first tenors; Cartwright, Bride- well and Yeates, second tenors; Black, Stevens and Randall, first bass, and Rencher, Stowe and Seymour, second bass. The first meeting was held at the residence of MT. E. G. Stevens oD Friday evening.
 Great preparations are now being made for the presentation of sThe Princessn by the young ladies and gentlemen of our He. brew society, which occurs next Wednes- day evening. That 1t will be great artis- tic, financial and social success goes without saying.
 Huntsville Tribune of Thursday, thus tells of marriage in which Birmingham feels genuine interest:j
 "As Summers leaves change before the
 Autumn sun,
 So. our fair girls leave us, one by one."
 "At 10 o'clock on yesterday morning Miss Eva, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H.. Moore, and MT. Harry East man of Birmingham were united in mar riage at the lovely home of her parents, on Walker street, the Rev. J. w. Caldwell officiating. Mir. Eastman, the fortunate winner of the heart and hand of this sweet young lady, is a prominent railroad man of Birminghsm, and Is well known and highly esteemed there. The happy young couple left on the morning train for Birmingham. The Tribune wishes them 6 happy and prosperous lffe.''
 The Book club were entertained at their last meeting by Mrs. G. l.. Haven, and the subject considered by the members was "Famous Womeq." The club will be the guests of Mrs. B. B. Conner at the next meeting.
 It is with more than ordinary regret, 1t Is with sincerest sorrow that the announces ment is made that Mrs. Chapell Corey will