Birmingham age-herald., 1894-09-02
Social and Otherwise.
1Al items of social interest will be gladly noted in this column if sent to Mrs. George c. Ball. 21s1 Highland avenue.

When Hon. John Martin Mckleroy dled one of Alabama's best citizens, one of her worthest citizens, went to his reward. He was man of lofty character and of strong intellect which was cultivated by constant reading, research and travel. He possessed a laudable ambition which was never per mitted to interfere with any of the duties of his life. He achieved success, but in so do' ing he left no victims and few scars to mar his triumphs. He was a man of early ad. vantages which were only inspirations for greater good. Hon. Mir. McKleroy was member of the Shorter family of our state, his mother having been sister of Hon. H enry R. Shorter and of the late GoV. John G. Shorter and Col. Eli Shorter of Euiaula. This family has furnished many distinguished men to Alabama history. The home life of Colonel McKleroy was ideal. His wife, formerly Miss Woo ds, of Eufaula also, is a remarkably handsome, attractive woman, cultivated and charm ing companion, and she was in complete sympathy with her husbands aspirations.
 Colonel McKleroy held high political office most worthily in the past, and was about to enter upon a campaign that, in all probability, meant further honors to him. On two occasions he aspired 10 the gubernatorial nomination, and during one of these cam paigns the character and the
 
 came out strongly before the eyes of neigh bors and friends. His opponent, the late Gen. Henry D. Clayton, was also a resi- dent of Barbour county. Colonel Me- Kleroy then resided in Eufaula, and for weeks the frien ds of these two gentlemen la bored, ssin season and out n for the inter- ests of their respective friends. Every inch of ground was contended for, and every rightful struggle was made by both sides. Families differed, friends disagreed and a E<,.x x&S.lf fnal kaff ruo ad over Barbour county, and especially in Eufaua. The result is known to all fa- miliar with such matters; neither of these brave men won; the coveted honor went to another good Alabamian, but when It was all over, when the smoke of battle passed away and men saw clearly, they looked each other proudly in the eyes, for the campaign had left no wounds that time could not heal. It had been strug.. gle between two noble, brave men, men of clean hands and upright lives. and in the broadest, grandest sense, men who were Christian gentlemen. After the decision of the convention both of them retired to private life. General Clayton became office he held until his death few years ago, and Colonel hIcKleroy removed to Anniston, where he immediate tely- became deservedly prominent and sessfnl. Neither of thase--aaeettsaih men took any further active part in Alabama politics = (Colonel McKleroy was about to enter upon campaign), but both of them made an indelible impression upon our state and it's policies, and in reviewing the ad- vancements of Alabama's sons few names will be found higher upon her roll of honor than those of Hon. John Martin McKleroy and Gen. Henry DeLamar Clay ton.
 The interest in the cooking school con- tinues to increase. Circulars telling of it's plans, it's teacher-Miss Comstock of the Pratt institute, Brooklyn-and the hne course of instructions to be given are now distributed about the city. This Is bound to be success, because it Is an Institution long needed by our women. There IS to be ''school girls course" for our daugh- ters' improvement, a "honsekeeper courseo for our own ana a .maid The last named, am sure, will appeal to the hearts of every housekeeper Tn Bir- mipgham. This course will include in struction in table laying and serving; mak- ing and care of fire; measuring; dish wash ing and-care of kitchen; vegetables, soups, meats, fish, breads, salads, puddings, sauces, cake, pastry and other desserts: The school opens the 10th of October, and closes the, 18th of January. It needs and women of our town. By addressing Mrs. Oscar w. Underwood, corner of Thirtieth street and Highland avenue, any details will gladly be furnished.
 
 On Friday evening Maj. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hardie gave a unique and charming en- tertainment in honor of their niece, Mics Mossie Isbell of Talladega. The guests assembled at Q: 80 in the afternoon, and in- dulged in ten his playing until dark, when they retired to the house and enjoyed pro. gressive conversation. A card was handed each young lady, upon which was written eight topics for discussion, and in turn the young gentlemen talked upon subject for
 taf.x fa,r~ r, flft fFla in tions were: Q) "Your Favorite Song?" (2) 'tThe Tariff Bin;" (3) "The Foot Ball Player or the Barber. Which9n (D "What Do You Like to Drawf' (53 Bi- Hobby9" (s) s'Is Marriage Failure?" Misses Misses Mossie eas sIsbeil, Emma Emma Leedy, Estelle John, Hannah Elliott, Elise Ball, Rosa sloss,. Marie Wilda, Emily Koenig. and Alva Bredford, and Messrs. Cartwright, London, Sloss, Morton, Koenig, Barbour and Nabers. It was an occasion of great pleasure to the young guests. Delicious refreshments were served during the even. ing.sH
 This lovely invitation brought to the home of Judge and Mrs. J.. B. Head last Thursday afternoon large number Of beautiful children, who enjoyed in the games provided for their amusement: "Will you come to my party Thursday afternoon, August 30? Jamie Head. Four to seven.o So of course they went and, as said, in large numbers. The house and grounds were filled with the sweetness and beauty of childhood. An abundant colla- tion was one of the features of the evening. Pretty prizes were given in "peanut hunt,' for q 'uandy chunk" and for "pinning in the owls eye," and happy time the little tots had trying to win the several prizes. h the ''peanut hunt" Miss Reff Jemison was prize winner, In the alur dI nhra ErnnniR MAnra