Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05

aud the brigade will b5 Eofn oTf this occa- sion. Refreshments will be served tn abundance and without charge. The en- tertalnment will take place at the church and large attendance is expected.
 The tennis games on Thursday afternoon between Messrs. Fred s. Ferguson, Owen P. Fitzsimons, Rufus N. Rhodes and John London, attracted fine crowd and afforded infinite interest to the spectators. The London, 6 to 1. The tennis tournament has been great success in every way.
 
 Miss Mossie Isbell of Talladega is visiting her uncle and aunt, Major and Mrs. Joseph H. Hardie, on Highland avenue. Miss Isbel arrived on Wednesday, and will re- main several weeks with her relatives.
 Miss Orline Arnold is now enjoying a stay at EsIill Springs, and Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Moore and children are at White Sulphur.
 The following interesting communication comes from friends at Blount Springs, and knowing it will be pleasant reading to those of us who still "hold the fort'' at home, as well as those fortunate enough to reach 'green fields and pastures new,o take pleasure in publishing it, and hope again to receive reports from the same elo- quent source
 SOCIETY AT BLoUNT SPRINGS.
 The facL that Blount Springs has held it's own during the great financial depression is an evidence of it's worth. It goes with out the saying that it has always ranked as the foremost watering place of the south. This season finds number ofvisitors here, attracted by the excellence of the waters, the pure air and tine hotel, but more es- pecially by that historic magnet-womanl A most charming company of cultured matrons and beautiful girls are sojourn- ing here. Recreations of ten pins, horse- back riding, card playing and dancing are in order. lis pity that Birmingh should enjoy every advantage of the recent strike. If Governor Jones would only send the soldier boys up here for their health we cannot say what incalculable good 1t would accomplish for both boys and girls. The gentlemen here say they do not care to go any further; they have but to stroll from the hotel 10 the springs to see some of the fairest daughters Of Alabama, Missis- sippi and Louisiana. And just to think of 1t, these very few young gentlemen have 1t all to themselvesl The hotel is unusually well kept. Last night it was my good fortune to attend most de- lightful recital, given by the guests of the hotel and the visiting young ladies. The programme was very fine. Miss Hawley's piano overture was skillfuily executed, with blushes and smiles, recited "My Pretty Maid;o this was his first, but, we hope, not his last appearance. The song by Miss Edna Snow was as daintily rem dered as was the fair maiden herself. Mas ter Y. Skaggs' recitation was much ap- plauded. Next was song by Mir. Robert E. Boyle, whose rich baritone voice touched a sympathetic chord in the mem- ory of all, and in the hearts of someI His encore was equally as fine. "Naughty Nell,' by the lovely Miss Mary Petrie Bell of Montgomery, was the ideal imper- sonation of the irresistible sweet sixteen. We forgot the ''naughty child' in the be- witching woman. Her encore showed de- cided versatility. The violin solo by Miss Florrie Graves of Birmingham, accom- panied on the piano by her accomplished mother, was one of the gems of the even. ing. Miss Florrie is a type of southern beauty which is not easily forgotton .when once seen. The vocal solo by Miss Car penter of Vicksburg and MT. Boyle was heartily enjoyed. A song by Mrs. Skaggs was listened to with much pleasure. Little Miss Ida Richardsep- of Mobile gave a sweet, child Ike recitation. One of the Pole features of the evening were EsSs29lons by Miss Charlie Garner of Golumb bus, Miss, whose reputation as finished elccutionist had preceded her and expectancy was at it's height, nor did Miss Garner disappoint the most exacting. Her representations, both tragic and comic, the guilty ''Uncle" showed the genius in conception and the artist in rendition. An encore, the ''Medal Csntest," proved her power of mimicry to be perfect and con- vulsed her audience with laughter. A sec- l ond encore, Joaquin Miller's "Colum- bus" was possibly her best. It was graceful and finished bit of acting. This ended a delightful evening. A vote of thsnks should be rendered the ladies, es- pecially Mrs. s. E. Mcqueen and others, who arranged the programme. They promise to have similar entertain ments and other diversions once a week. Now, gentlemen, can't you come up?"
 Mrs. c. A. Tyson was carried to Living ston yesterday afternoon to test the virtues has been seriously ill for weeks, and her friends hope for great benefit to her from the visit to Livingston.
 
 Miss Lulie Kirkman is again with us, after sojourn for months in New York, where she has been teaching at one of the best schools. All her Birmingham friends rejoice in her return, and congratulate her upon her success. Alabama has cause for great pride in such daughters. They bring honor to their section and state.
 MT. Hampton Smith is in town, receiv- ing the warmest welcome from his count less friends. He has been for several months in Georgia attending to important business matters which demand his per- sonal supervision. It IS great pleasure to have him at home again, if only for few days.
 number of Highlands young gentlemen gave most enjoyable german at Lakeview last Friday evening. There were about twenty-five couples present, and the cotii- lion was led by MT. John Kimbali and Miss Nellie Blackwood.
  charming party of Atlanta people many of whom have friends in Birming ham-are spending today at Lookout noun tain as the guests of MT. Charles E. Har- mon oeneral passenp par aoant Of fha West