Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-10

is g young lady of beauty and accomplish menis, and highly esteemed by large circle of friends for her womanly qualifi- cations. MT. Scruggs is prominent busi- ness man of Decatur Ala, and merits his good fortune.
 Rev. D. L. Moody is preaching daily to immense congregations in Atlanta, and many are turned from the tabernacle doors because of their inability to secure seats. AS usual, he Is attracting multi tudes with his earnestness and magnet ism and his comprehension of the needs .ef sinful humanity He Is preaching with a power and devotion to his work which has perhaps not an equal al the present time in the religious world. All the neighboring towns are sending repre- sentatives to Atlanta to listen to this earnest. Cody man. Is there any possi- bility of inducing MT Moody to come to Birmingham after he completes his en- gagement in Atlanta?
 The two literary societies of the Pol lock-Stephens institute, the Hippocre- mean and Perian. have again organized for their winter work. At recent meet ing the following officers were elected:
 Hippocrenean society-President, Miss Jamie McLester; vbce-president, Miss Maude Terrell; secretary and treasurer, Miss Kate Conner; reporter and critic, Miss Corrie Handley.
 Pierian society-President, Miss May Felle Sloss; vice-president, Miss Grace Smith; secretary and treasurer, Miss Vir- einia Walker; reporter and critic, Miss Kate Eubank
 The coIors of the school were changed from pink and green to white and gold. 2 he first literary meeting held by the so- cieties occurred Friday, November B. Longfellow being. the subject selected The programme was as follows: Iy.x 1iftn Smith.
 Duet, mandolin and pfano-Misses An Tie and Mary Smith. ii,
 Fssay--"Tales of the Wayside Inn" Miss Mary Underwood.
 Recitation-"The Fire or DrlftWood, Miss Kate Eubank.
 Vocal solo-"For All Eternity Miss Laura Ferguson.
 Readingg"Three Friends of Mine," Miss Lena Worth.
 Recitation-"The Maid and the Weath- ercock," Miss Milie Nabb. . Reading-"Facts About Miles stand ish," Miss Grace Smith. ,, Recitation-"Hia Hiawatha's Woolng, Miss Kate Conner.
 Instrumental solo, impromptu, Chopin Miss Virginia Walker
 Recitation-"The Happiest Land," Miss Ferrie Nabb.
 Everything is now ready for the beau tiful chrysanthemum show, whlch pesins next Wednesday evening, at o'clock' with grand opening concert py rui; ,d and Mrs Benjamin Guckenberger ana Prof. Emil Weigand of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music, when the fol- lowing splendid programme Will De rem dered:
 1. Piano, Polonaise, Niszb. 2. Songs, (a) Sunshine in the Heart, (scharweuka); (b) "Asthore," Crrotere); (ca "Rock-a-Bye Little One Sleep
 3. Violin. Spanish dances, "Andaluza," :" (Sarasate). < 4. Piano, valse, E minor, Chopin);
 K. Songs, (a) Malaga Mobile" (Sch1eif- .farth); (b) "When Love Is Kind" Y s Violin, (a) Cavatina, (Raff); b) Mazurka CWieniawskD.
 The chrysanthemum show will De open Thursday. Thursday evening and Fri day, and the large store room on First avenue opposite Hirsch's, between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. has been secured by the ladies for the exhipi, ton. On Thursday evening there VIII also be a musical recital. It Is probable that parties of young people will be formed to attend the concert and show Wednesday evening by the young gen. tlemen of the different clubs. The ex- hibits will be large and very handsome, hnd will be made by amateurs as wei as professional florists. Two additional prizes have been added to the already handsome prize list, and are offered to florists. as follows: Ten dollars for best collection of roses and $5 Tor pest slngie There will also be six tables, over which attractiVe matrons and fair maids will preside: ] First table, Mexican drawn work. plain and fancy candies-Mrs. Will A. Porter, chairman.
 Second table, bric-a-brac from Van Tines N. Y.-Mrs. Henry L. Underwood, chairman.
 Third table, home pickles and fruit cake-Mrs. Thomas Ward, chairman.
 Fourth table, hot lunch-Mrs. l.. G. Woodson, chairman.
 Fifth table dressed dolls. toys. etc. Mrs Thomas Worthington, fnairman.
 MT. Lindsay will make special exhibit of flowers, MT. Colemant of Avondale will display a handsome collection from his nursery and MT. c. H. Reed will ex- hibit some very fine specimens of palms and ferns.
 The Mendelssohn society will have full rehearsal Monday evening at 8 o'clock at Elk's hall The date for the first grand concert will be decided upon at this meeting and new members will be admitted to the chorus, which is rapidly filling up.
 MT. Charles B. Smith of Albany, Ga, is visiting her sister, Mrs. George F. Hill, on Seventh avenue.
 : Miss Maebelle McEachin of Tuslkaloosa is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Joseph Mc- Lester, on Third avenue. Miss McEachin always receives 8 most cordial welcome from her many Birmingham friends upon her visits to our city.
 Mrs. W, R. Sample, formerly Miss Bet tie McC. Saunders. spent WednesdaX and