Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-21

name. At last Fridays meeting prose and poeticai selections from the writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes were read by Mrs. Chappell Cory and Mrs. D. H. Caba- miss. paper upon the life, writings and influence of Holmes was read by Mrs. George c. Ball. Mrs. E. H. Cabanss was elected secretary and treasurer of the Cad mean Literary circle.
 Miss Elizabeth Shelley is the guest of Miss Hattie Hewitt and will remain in Bir- mingham until after the Southern club re- ceptlon. Mrs. Charles M. Shelley is at Mrs. J. T. Nixon's, corner of Fourth ave- nue and Twenty street. cordial welcome is extended to Mrs. and Miss Shelley by many friends.
 The Friday Afternoon Whist club was entertained by Mrs. l.. G. Woodson, and Mrs. B. F. Adams was the successful prize winner.
 Next Tuesday afternoon the Book club will be the guests Of Mrs. B. B. Conner and Dr. J. G. Holland and his writings will engross the attention of the members. fortnight.
 The following dainty invitation was re- ceived by the friends of these five merry young folks: "Misses Edith Snow, Mag gie Nixon, Edna Snow, Kathleen Nixon little friends at Mrs. Nixon's, 400 Twenty first street, Friday, October 19tl, 1894, z to 10 p. m. Donkey party. Won't you come?" And, of course, the friends, who were so prettity bidden, went, and in large numb ri. They enjoyed to their hearts possible places, the donkey's tail, and, at- forwards, enjoyed bountiful collation. It was very happy evening to the many lovely children who were present.
 On Thursday afternoon Mrs. B. H. Cabaniss, entertained a few friends with duplicate whist. Alter the game delight ful refreshments were served.
 There were several marriages during the past week. On Thursday afternoon at the First Methodist church Miss Emma Dem son Harris and Mir. J. A. Tucker were married. On the same afternoon, at the residence of the brides parents, Miss Jernigan and MT. Frank J.. Plosser were united in matrimony, and on Thursday evening at g o'clock at the Third Presby- terian church Miss Settle Tompert and MT. Harry B. Collins were married. The warmest congratulations and good wishes are extended to each happy couple.
 The following handsome card has been received: @s
 .sDr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jernigan an- nounce the marriage of their daughter, Corneia, to Mr.. Francis Joseph Plosser Thursday, October IS, 1894, Birming- ham, Ala.o
 To MT. and Mrs. Frank J. Plosser may the coming years bring richest blessings.
 The third number of "Sharps and Flats,' our admirable music journal, was received few days ago and read with gen. uine pleasure, for it was full of interesting matter.
 Mir. E. D. Williams is making positive success of his venture, and each number vious one. This publication should be in the hands of every lover of music in our city, for it contains much of interest and instruction concerning music.
 The ladies of the 6outhside Baptist church are begin ming preparations for the reception of the rBrownies, who will arrive in Birmingham about the middle of November. The arrangements are in the hands of home talent, and a great treat is little children of Palmer Coy's brain reach our town.
 The flower show will begin on the 9th of November and continue for several days. It IS to be hoped that all flower growers
 
 roses and chrysanthemums, even if not quite up to the prize standard. Do your best to make this flower show worthy of the refinement and good tasts of our peo- pie. Outsiders have little idea of the high grade of our community, and many affect to be surprised at every evidence of cultiva- tion on the part of our people. This is very absurd to those of us who have an opportunity to know and appreciate all that is being done by our citizens<in every way that indicates high and thorough cul- tivation. Ths flower show is bound to be an important factor in the beautifying of our town, and it's influence should be felt and seen in every part of the city. So, if you have only two handsome roses carry them to the flower show and thus do something towards stimulating the grow ing of beautiful blossoms.
 Senator John T. Morgan, Alabama's 8 most distinguished son, and one of the greatest statesmen our country has pro- duced, is the guest of his kinsfolk, Maj. and Mrs. Joseph Hardie, on the South Highlands. Senator Morgan married Miss Cornelia Willis, cousin and adopted sis ter of Major Hardie, and the warmest affection has always existed between these families. Misses Mamie and Nena Mor- gan, the daughters of Senator Morgan. will arrive in Birmingham on Tuesday and will be the guests of Major and Mrs.