Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-13

Mrs. John London, corner Twenty-first street and Magnolia avenue, South High lands. The following premium list has been published once before, but owing to the concern felt In the matter 1t is re- produced this morning: For Amateurs.
 Best collection of chrysanthemums, growing and cut, quantity and quality both considered-First prize, $5; second prize, handsome 12-inch Terra Gotta Jar diniere-Offered by A. H. Hewes & Co.,, Cambridge. Mass.
 Best collection of chrysanthemums in pots, grown out of doors, $5 collection of plants-Offered by American Exotic Nur- series, Seven Oaks, Fla. 1 Finest display of cut chrysanthemums, $5 worth of fall bulbs-Offered by Nanz & Neuner florists, Louisville, Ky.
 Finest cut chrysanthemum, one cut glass violet holder-Offered by Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige, druggists. Birmng ham, Ala.
 Best collection of chrysanthemums in pot, $5 gold piece-Offered by MT R. c. Jelks, Corona Coal company, New Or leans, La.
 Finest single chrysanthemum growing in pot. first prize, $5; second prize, one decorated China cake plate-Offered by Rosenstihl Bros, jewellers. Birmingham. Ala.
 Best five yellow chrysanthemums one pair ladies' bcudoir slippers-Offered by Malone Boot and Shoe company, Bir- mingham, Ala.
 Best five white chrysanthemums three pounds fine embroidered by Mims B. Stone, aesthetic luxures, Birmingham, Ala.
 Best five red chrysanthemums. one pair vases-Offered by Emil Gluck, jcweler, Birmingham. Ala. Best five varieties chrysanthemums, handsome book-Offered by Smith & Montgomery, book sellers, Birmingham, Ala. q
 Largest and best collection of cut roses. first prize, .-handsome-Terra Gotta Jar diniere-Offcred by A. H. Hewes & Co.,, manufacturers antique pottery, Cam bridge. Mass. second prize, $5 worth of roses--Offered by Nanz X Neuner, florists, Louisville, Ky.
 Finest single specimen of roses, one cut glass vase-Offered by II. C. Abbott & Co., jewellers, Birmingham, Ala. T Best five roses, one center table-Offer- ed by Jacobs Bros, furniture dealers, Birmingham. Ala. The most varied display of growing plants, thirty chrysanthemums, different and new vareties-Offered by John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y.
 Most artistic display of flowers and plants. one French plate glass mirror in celluloid frame-Offered by Ellis Drug ys f Finest pet plant" Jardiniere-Offered by Vaughn Seed store. Chicago Best collection. of ferns $2.50 worth of fine chrysanthemums-O by Peter Henderson & Co.,. florists.
 Best collection of palms. one handsome 4palm-0ffered by Reasoner Bros, Oneco, Fla.
 Finest single specimen of ferns silver rose jar-Offered by Robert Sturges, jew eler. Birmneham. K Finest collection of geraniums. cut or in pots one double white fuschia-Offer- cd by James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y.
 Finest collection of carnations. Rath- horn Raspberry-Offered by James yick's Sons. Rochester. N Y.
 Largest bowl of violets, book of poems Offered by Lyman & Stone. book sellers, Birmingham, Ala. F For Florists. l ! For the finest collection of chrysanthe nuns. $10.
 For the finest collection of roses. twen- ty-five winter blooming roses, fine varie- ties-Offered by Dingee & Conard, florists, West Grove, Pa.
 For the finest collection of potted plants. $10.
 For the finest single rose, 8.
 For the finest single chrysanthemum, medal of honor-From Pitcher & Manda.
 The following very handsome invita- ton has been received by the young friends of MT. and Mrs. Moore. and the brightest anticipations are excited in consequence: MT. and Mrs Benja min F. Moore at home Thursday evening, Oc- tober IT, 8:30. Reply"
 Enclosed is the card of Miss Margaret J. Smith, the lovely daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph R. Smith, Jr. in whose hon. or Mr. and Mrs. Moore will give this re- ception.
 fThe very many friends of Dr. Charles 1Travis Drennen will he gratified to learn that his paper read before the Mississippi Valley Medical association at Detroit. Mieh. few months ago has produced an enthusiasm among medical men and he. has been importuned by the leading medical journals for the opportunity to publish 1t. He has received letters of the most complimentary nature from all parts of the country regarding his paper The Cadmean Literary circle was de- lightfuIly entertained on Friday after noon by Mrs John London. Business of importance to the members was trans acted and Mrs. Zach P. Smith and Mrs. Henry l.. Underwood were elected to fill vacancies in the circle The literary work of the circle will begin regularly next Friday afternoon. when the Cad mean circle will meet with Mrs. William l.. Sims on the North Highlands. Mrs. London served delightful refreshments during the afternoon.
 
 The Shakespeare class. under the di- rection of Mrs. Robert Cunningham, will meet for the first time Monday af- sternoon at o'clock at the home of Misses Kate and Sarah Rogan. Seventh avenue. Any young lady or gentleman who de- sires to become a member of this class Are invited to be present Monday after noon at o'clock.
 Mrs James McManns gave charming musicale to her boardcrs Tuesday even ing. Mir. Beckworth and others contrib uted to the pleasure of the occasion by