Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-07
Social and Otherwise.
IAn items of social interest win be gladly noted in this column fl sent to Mrs. George O. Ball, 2151 Highland ayenue.I


 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club was entertained by Mrs. H. K. White on the South Highlands, and the prize, box of
 handsome handkerehiefs, was won by Mrs.
 J. Nj. Davidson. After delicious refresh ments were served the club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. J. F. Graham. Mrs. NJ. l.. 6loss and MT. J. Lundie Sloss have returned to Birmingham, after an absence of several months, and are now the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maclin Sloss.
 They are receiving a cordial welcome from many friends.
 The marriage of Miss Mallie Coleman
 and MT. William S. Moughon Tuesday at
 high noon at the First Methodist church
 was witnessed by large audience, com posed Of the friends and acquaintances of
 the young couple and their families. Miss
 Mccoy presided at the organ, and played a
 number of selections while the audience
 was assembling. As the bridal party en-
 tered the church Mendelssohn's wedding
 march pealed forth from the magnificent organ The six ushers, Messrs. Tom Por-
 ter, Sid Jones, Wallace Stollenwerck, Will
 Crawford, Jones Coleman and w. E.
 Montgomery, each in handsome morning
 suits, with gray gloves, and with perfect
 bride rose, half blown, as a bonton niere,
 came down the two aisles to the altar,
 where Rev. Dr. J. O. Morris
 awaited them. Then came the lovely bride upon the arm of her father, MT. James Coleman, down the right hand aisle, while the groom and his best man, MT. Leigh Terrell, coming from the vestry room, met them at the altar. The service was simple and brief, and immediately after the bridal party drove to the home of the brides grandfather, Judge A. A. Cole man, where reception was held for short while. The bride's toilet was stylish and becoming, gray cloth, trimmed with brown velvet, with a silk waist. and handsome hat to match. The brides bouquet was formed of beautiful bride
 roses, perfect iu color and form. Mir. and Mrs. Moughon lett on the afternoon train
 for Georgia, whither they go to visit rela'
 lives ot the groom. They were accom-
 panied by Mr. and Mrs. Holt, who were
 married also Tuesday morning, quietly, at
 the residence of the brides mother, Mrs.
 A. P. Kennon. These happy young
 couples carry with them the congraLula- tions aud good wishes of many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Phares Coleman of Mont-
 gomery came up to be present at the wed-
 ding of Miss M allie Coleman, who is their
 niece.
 The afternoon and evening reception to-
 day at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. A.
 Porter, will be one of the pleasantest social events of the season, and promises to be
 largely attended by Birmingham society. From the New York World comes this item of sad intelligence: 'The forced sale of her old home has left Mrs. Kate Chase
 Sprague destitute, it is said. She has noth- ing left but her wardrobe that she can call
 her own, and that has not been reple nished
 for two years, while she is ia, debt to
 to her. Her decline within thirty years
 from affi uence and the highest social posi-
 tion almost to actual want is the direst of
 misfortunes.
 On Monday morning the first chapter of
 the Daughters of the American Revolution
 in Ala bama was formed at the residence of
 Mai. George 0. Ball. All necessary steps towards a compile organization were taken and by tho next meeting the charter will have been received, and all members uniting on Monday last and at the meeting
 to be held next month will became the
 charter members of the organization. The
 initial meeting last Monday was a very
 large and enthusiastic one, surpassing in
 numbers and interest the most sanguiue
 expectations of those concerned in it's suc- cess. The officers of the chapter were
 elected for the ensuing year and are as fol-
 lows: Chapter regent, Mrs. George O.
 Ball; secretary, Mrs. J. Morgan Smith;
 treasurer, Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston; his.
 torian, Mrs. Fred &. Ferguson; registrar,
 Mrs. Jack W. Johnston. The chapter is
 to be called the General Sumter Chapter
 of the Daughters of the American
 Revolution. It is named in honor
 of one of South Caroina's revolu-
 tionary heroes, who was relative of
 the regent. IJ IS a name very dear to her,
 because her father, who fell asleep almost
 before she can remember him, bore the
 same brave, sweet name. The next meet
 ing-eary in March-will be held at the
 residence of Mrs. J. Bruce Morson, who js
 state regent for Alabama for the Daughters
 of the American Revolution. The large
 number Of ladies present on last Monday
 and the enthusiasm exhibited by them was gratifying in the extreme.
 The Literary Circle No. of the Catholic church will be entertained this afternoon by Miss Alice Gerald at the residence of
 Mrs. Charles Roy, and the following pro- gramme of unusual interest will be pre-
 sented by the members:
 1. Sacred scriptures, chapters p to 28 of St. Matthew-Circle.
 2. Church history-"The Persecution, !"
 Mrs. Reilly; "Heathen Philosophy, Miss Smith.
 8. Old English Thought, sections and 8, circle, conducted by Miss Downey. 4. Sketch, "Jerome K. Jerome"-Miss Gerald.
 D. Reading from Jerome K. Jerome Miss O. Brien.
 G. Current events-Clrcle, lead by Mrs. w. P. McCrossin.
 Miss Minnie Downey has charge of the circle during Miss Dangaix's absence in Atlanta. Miss Dangaix is now visiting friends in the Gate City. Miss Anuie O'Brien is secretary of this interesting circle of young women, married and un- married.
 The Brownies were the guests of Miss Annie O'Brlen yesterday afternoon, and a charming time was had by these young people with their artistic embroidering, bright talk and delightful refreshments. From the New York Home Journal this item of pleasant reading is taken: ''One of the most enjoyable social functions of l the season was a musical reception given | at the Van Norman institute, Seventy first street and West End avenue, Friday evening, January 18. Madame Van Nor mao, who wore e princess dress of black silk and brocade, trimmed with lace, and
 Mrs. Mathews of Memphis, Tenn, vice. | principal, atlired in rich gown of black l silk satin, with trimmings of jet, received | in a most graceful and courtly manner as- sisted by the faculty and bevy of charm |