Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-16

'The Chimes of Normandy company returned to Birmingham Saturday morn ing at o'clock after delightful trip and glorious success in Huntsville. Not withstanding the heat and the slight dis appointment at Decatur, it was the mer- riest, jolliest round, the rarest fun and a crowning victory for every member of "The Chimes of Normandy" After din- ner at Decatur the party left at o'clock in the afternoon for Huntsville, which was reached about o'clock D. m., and went at once to the Huntsville hotel where delightful apartments had been re- served Al 5:S0 D. m. they repaired to the opera house and rendered the opera in the most satisfactory and splendid style. A very large and fashionable audience was in attendance, the ap- plause enthusiastic and frequent, and the entire performance a decided and per feet success. After the opera delight full supper was served and dancing in dulged in till late hour. No prettier happier scene was ever looked upon than the boys and girls in their pie turesque costumes mingling with the beaux and belles of Huntsville.
 At o'clock a. m. the signal was given for departure and with the triumphant feeling of conquest they boarded the special train waiting at the depot, ut terly tired but deliciously happy, The Huntsville people were loud in their praises of the opera, and crowded to the ball room to express their warm appre- citation and to compliment the different members of the company.
 MT. Guy Woodward, who so kindly consented to take the part of Gaspard, played the role to perfection. and ellie ited the loudeSt and most prolonged ap- plause. MT. Woodward is not only fin- ished actor, but a most charming and polished gentleman. It is needless to speak of the orchestra or the director, Mir. E. E. Williams-it was simply repetition of their usual success as mu- sicians and artists. Birmingham is highly gratifed that her amateurs met with such unprecedented success in a sister city.
 If it were possible to thank all for ap- preciated services, prominent among the names would be those of MT. Dearborn and MT. Solon Jacobs Each a very prince of good fellows contributed no little to the happiness and comfort of all
 The watchful though indulgent, chap erones were Mrs. Newman, Mrs. A. o.
 
 Mrs. w. c. McMillan and Mrs. Graves.
 New Decatur will always be pleas ant point of remembrance from the thoughtful courtesy extended to the la- dies by Mrs. E. J. Conyngton, who is a guest of the hotel. None understand the small, sweet courteses of life' better than this lovely woman, who kindly placed her elegant apartments at the service of the ladies' The many kind wishes of many friends at the beginning of the opera came in the nature of blessing, and fingered with beneficent influence to its most successful close.
 The ladies auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian association entertained delightfully."- on Red mountain last Thurs day evening. Grambs' band was in at- tendance and dainty refreshments were served. The ladies in charge were Mes danes J. c. Henley, Zac Smith, r. D. Squires and Joseph Bruce. A game of basketball was played by the Blacks and Whites. Mir John Hook and Hunter Cabin the respective captains. Secre- tary Vinson was most attentive to the pleasure of the guests.
 Mrs w. A. Porter and her bevy of beautiful girls were charming entertain CTS on Red mountain Friday evening. Music, refreshments and dancing added to the attractions of beauty, wit and po- 
 most delightful and highly enjoyable to all the participants.
 Mir. Herman Farley left Saturday for his vacation, going to Chattanooga, Nashville and Atlanta. We wish him all the pleasure possible on this pleasant trip
 Miss Willie Bridges of Louisville, Ky, is visiting her relatives, MT. and Mrs. E. L. Bridges, on South Highlands.
 Miss Magruder of Rome, Ga, is the lovely guest of Mrs. A. s. Leath. South Twenty sixth street.
 The Duplicate Whist club met with Mrs. Henry l.. Underwood Thursday afternoon.
 Miss Daisy Rowley very gifted mn- sican, has recently returned from Dres- den, where she was pupil of the Royal Conservatory of Music.
 A delightful entertainment will be given next Thursday evening at the 0H9EH "A Rs ABH e NHnuu@