Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-01

Mrs. Walker in receiving her guests. Mrs. Walker wore a handsome black lace toilette; Mrs. Hale a black silk, with chiffon trimming; Miss Walker was gowned in a lovely white silk empire dress. and Miss Hamilton wore a be- coming black satin and pink costume. Dr. and Mrs, Hale received an enthusi- astic welcome from friends and parish toners after their long absence from home, and the charming hospitality of Captain and Mrs Walker and Miss Wal ker made it delightful evening to the many friends present. Mrs. Benjamin Guckenberger sang and Miss Edna Cock el played during the evening, both giv- ing great pleasure with their rare musi- cal gifts.
 The Edgewood Literary Circle was en- tertained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. l.. P. Worl at Lakeview. Among other interesting features Mrs. J. T. Glover read a Thanksgiving story The members of the Edgewood circle will be the guests of Mrs. Burt Porter on the S0th instant at their next meeting.
 The Cadmean circle met on Friday af- ternoon with Mrs. William s. Lowell, at the residence of Mrs. John M. Martin, on West Twentith street. Miss Allen, the literary leader, being absent in Att lanta, the exercises were directed by the president, Mrs. James A. Going. Mrs. Alex T. London read paper upon Ed mund Burke, and Chattam in Colonial Affairs" Mrs. John c. Henley read one upon English Parliament" and the club members discussed interesting incidents in the history of Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. After the literary pro- gramme dainty and delicious refresh ments were served, when the circle ad- journed to meet next with Mrs. s. D. Weakley. on the South Highlands.
 The Thursday Evening Butcher club was entertained by Mrs Ball. The prize was won by Mrs. Corinne Futile. The club will meet next with MT and Mrs. w. N. Malone. on Twentieth street. South Highlands.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. Leake, who were married a few days ago at Richmond. Va, arrived in Birmingham last night, and will be at the Morris until December 15. They came to our city immediately after their wedding, which was an ex ceptionally pretty one, at the home of the brides parents. Mr R. c. Middleton was best man at the marriage, and enjoyed greatly his stay among the delightful people of Virginia's capital. MT. and Mrs Leake will receive the most cordial welcome possible in this, their new home.
 The pews of St. Marys-on- the High
 
 morning. MT. w. c. Cochran, secretary of the vestry, can be found at the church [t that time by all who desire to secure pews for the coming year.
 On next Wednesday evening, Decem- Der 4, at o'clock. at St. Marys church, there will be given a musical recital by the choir, assisted by several of our musicians, among them Mrs. B. Guclen- berger. There will be no charge at the door, but an offertory will be taken up. An invitation is extended to the music loving people of Birmingham to be pres ent on Wednesday evening. The pro- gramme is one of especial excellence. and large crowd should be present to enjoy it.
 The meeting of the Chonian circle on Friday afternoon, with Mrs. Mark Myatt, was business one, and the liter ary programme was omitted in conse- quence. Mrs. Myatt served tempting re- fire shments during the afternoon.
 The Literary Clique of '95 was charm ingly entertained at the last meeting by Miss Sallie Muston, on the South High lands. Sydney Lanier and his works were discussed by the members, after. which delightful refreshments were serv- ad bv Mise Muston The Clinue meets