Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-25
Social and Otherwise.

OOOlUUl UVllu " UnVl IT lNOs [All items of social interest will be gladly
 noted in this column if sent to Mrs. George
 c. Ball, 21S1 Highland avenue.
 The communication of F. V. 0. in Wedn esday's AGE HERALD, following as it does the suggestion in this column on last Sunday regarding the establishing of an art school in Birmingham, was most timely. This matter is of vital importance to our city, aud such school would result in the greatest possible good to Birming- ham. It would bring nany students to us from other sections, thereby contributing to our material welfare, and would be a tremendous factor in the cultivation of our own people. There is no possible reason we should not have such school, and there is the very best opportunity just now for the establishment of one. The return ing of prosperity enables onr people to consider matters beyond the absolute ne- cessities of life, and the central position of Birmingham it's fine climate and the suc- cessful operation of the Art league render this the most desirable of all southern sowns tow for such an enterprise snug
 
 of the Art league estimate the cost of inaugurating this school and arrange a statement of the best methods to be pursued in establishing the school, and present these facts to the ladies' aux Hilary of the Commercial club at their next meeting, the first Tuesday in November. Ia this way the matter can best be brought to the attention of the Commercial club. And we all know that this club has always shown an anxiety to advance the interests Gfn nryn hNsS k@ of Birmingham have responded so gener- ousiy and enthusiastically to the calls of the Commercial club, of course they stand ready to do something for the women. Up to this time the women of the auxiliary have only made one request of the Com mercial club, notwithstanding the vigor- ons mann with which they have thrown their influence on the side of the club. That request was regarding the delivery of express packages and the cost of the de- livery of telegraph messages on the South Highlsnds, and am sure the women will not ask any proper thing of the Commerrl cial club in vain. This matter of telegrams and express will come up at the next meet- ing of the ladies' auxiliary, and it will also be suitable time to bring the art school before the club, and hope the members of the Art league interested in this matter will arrange all the necessary data and present the details to the auxiliary at the next meeting. es ess,
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 The Tuesday Afternoon, Whist club was entertained by Mrs. Louis T. Braddeld, and the prize was won by Mrs. George R. Ward.
 The young people of Tuskaloosa have or- ganized dancing club, the "L. F. F. - and the first cotillion was enjoyed few evenings since. This club has inaugu- rated a movement worthy of imitation by all other social bodies, and that is the ob- servance of early hours. At the first dance of the .L. F. F. 's'' the sgraad march be- gan promptly at s:3O o'clock, and the un- Home,O were heard at midnight. This arrangement of hours enables the young gentlemen to indulge in social pleasures without uniting them for their business duties next day. And this applies with equal force to the girls, for many of our most fascinating belles are splendid women who have takon upon themselves many serious and imperative duties. hope our young people will try the experiment. being made by the young ladies and gentlemen of Tuskaloosa during the coming season.
 The most gratifying reports come to Bir- mingham friends of the success and good fortune of Dr. o. T. Drennen in his new home at Hot Springs, Ark. He has already established himselfin a large and lucra. tive practice, and his friends rejoice in his good fortune, and are confident that he merits it all.
 MT. Sumter Mays Ball of Atlanta is in the city spending a few days with his parents.
 Miss Natalie Phelan of Waterbury, Conn.,, is in Birmingham visiting her aunt, Mrs. Anna o. Phelan, and other rela. tives. Miss Phelan is an Alabamian and the daughter of Hon. Ellis Phelan, who has friends throughout Alabama and who was secretary of state during Governor O Neal's admin istration. Since his removal north Hon. MT. Phelan was elected probate judge of Waterbury. Miss Phelap is grand- daughter of the late Judge John D. Phelan, at one time upon the supreme court bench of the state and man distinguished in the history of Alabama.
 
 The young gentlemen of that popular club, the Philhedonian, will give an in- formal german next Friday evening at the will have the regular opening cotillion, with which thoy will begin their social season. This german will take place in the handsome club rooms formerly occu- pied by the Alabama club, which are nov undergoing repairs. The dining room of hedonians at Friday evenings dance. This handsome room has been artistically decorated with about 130 incandescent lights, and with the other appropriate dec- corations will present a lovely sight on Friday evening". and judging from the interest manifested by the young gentle men and their friends this informal cotii- lion promises to be very largely attended and greatly enjoyed.
 Mrs. William H.. Bedell of Fort Smith. Ark. but formerly of Selma, Ala, is the guest of ber friends, Capt. and Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston, on the South High lands. ..
 Misses Mary and 'Cornelia Morgan, dauphterg of Senator JUhn T. Morgan.