Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-05


 with J. N. Ross; Miss Lizzie Hutton, with R. H. Baugh; Miss Lucy Martin, with H. s. Going; Miss Sarah Martin, with r. M. Drennen; Miss Mayo of Vir- ginia, with Gus Benners; MT. and Mrs. R. H. Thach, Mrs. Col s. w. Johns. Stags-George Allison, E. W. Finch, Dan Rogan, W. M. Martin, John Mcqueen, Will Hutton.
 Rev. J. J. Tigert, D. D., IL. D., of Nashville Tenn, will deliver the com mencement sermon of the Pollock Stephens institute on June 2, proXimo, at Il o'clock in the auditorium of the First Methodist church. The pupils will be att tired in white and march in body to the church, where seats vii be reserved for them. The music will be under the di- rection and management of Miss Belle Mccoy.
 pr. Tigert is manager of the Methodist Book Concern, editor of the Methodist Review, an eloquent orator and a writer of great literary ability and renown. Mrs. Pollock and Miss Stephens, the CO., principals of the Pollock-Stephens insti- ute, are ideal representatives of the education of women. Their standard embraces not only scholarship, but the highest type of Womanhood. By enter prise, energy and sound, good judgment, they have established in our midst an institution of learning noted for schol- arly excellence, progressive methods and refined culture
 The best talent always secures the best results: and the flourishing condition of this institute proves it's advancement in music, art and along all educational lines.
 The card party given by MT. and Mrs. Robert Thach on Tuesday, May g. to Miss Mayo of Richmond, Va, was one of the most pleasant events of the week. The ladies' prize, a silver file, was won by Miss Sarah Rogan. The gentleman's prize, a silver knife, was the good fortune of Mir Brown After spirited game de- licious refreshments were served. The guests were:
 Miss Ada Page with Henry Howze, Miss Delma Wilson with c. H. Brown, Miss Kate Earle with Gus Benners. Misa Lucy Martin with Will Terry, Miss Or line Arnold with A. c. Crowder Miss Della Dryer with J. c. Carmichael, Miss Lucille Smith with Frank Foster, Miss Jennie Porter with George Allison, Miss Overton with Lee Bradley, Miss Sarah Rogan with R. H. Baugh, Miss Tucker with pr. Brown, Mrs. Fe.l with MT. Hill. Allie Nelson.
 Tine ladies of All Saints Guild, Church of the Advent will give a straw berry festival in Capital park, on Twen- tieth street, on Wednesday next.
 Lovely young waitresses will serve ice cream, cake and strawberries from 4 o'clock in the afternoon till 10 o'clock in the evening, The entertainment in the afternoon will be especially for children. The little folks will enjoy a candy pull and lemonade well also a Maypole dance. The park will be brilliantly light ed in the evening" and the ladies promise a most pleasant time to all who will favor them with their presence.
 Charges very moderate. Mrs. R. w. Newman, secretary and treasurer.
 Mrs. J. c. Johnston will have a straw berry tea at her residence, BIT Twenty third street, next Friday evening, May 70, from till Il. Mrs. Johnston will be as- sisted by her daughter, Mrs, St. Pierre, and the ladies of the Central Presby- terian church.
 A programme has been. arranged which will add to the evenings entertainment, and delightful time is promised to all in attendance
 Quite an appreciative audience attend ed the exhibition given by the Young Ladies' Athletic club yesterday.
 The interesting exercises began promptly at 2:30 o'clock, and closed in about an hour.
 There are about twenty members in the club, but owing to sickness several were absent.
 The ladies' athletic rooms are beauti- fully ntted up Delightful baths and all dressing room conyeniences have been placed at the disposal of the members
 Miss Lila Smith furnished the music and the exercises began with graceful march, led by Professor Miles, the finest athlete in the state. Next in order came the wand and dumbbell drills. The movements were executed with remark able ease and precision, on account of which much applause was won from the delighted spectators.
 Mrs. Richard Randolph was especially graceful in these movements
 All of the members distinguished themselves on the parallel bars and vaulting horse. The movements taken were very difficult and required much practice and agility on the part of the participants.
 Misses Lottie Coffin, Mary Shon ana Kathleen Hooper accomplished th v movements with as much ease as c be displayed by any athlete in the Wh . country.
 Miss Lizzie Thompson is quite an ex- pert in Indian clubs and was to have given the benefit of her skill. bun on ac- count of sickness Professor Miles took her place.
 The performance closed with an ex- citing game of basket ball. Misses Lot tie Coffin and Mamie Thompson were the "centers." No goals were made during the first half, but in the second Miss I,ot- tie Kirk made two fine clear landings of the ball. Much interest was taken bv the audience during the game and the members of the club were quite as ex- cited and enthusiastic as are the univer- sity boys after successful game of foot ball.