Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-18

Did we realize it, our young men have quite an enviable reputation for gal lantry among the fair sex in our sister cities An invitation to visit us is hailed with delight by the young ladies, for they know glorious time is in store for them. It has been remarked on more than one occasion that visitor never leaves us without having heart Cor many), and an accompanying hand very often. so irresistibly engaging are our beauX,
 Social life will take on new aspect now that the season of fasting is over. Post-lenten visitors and consequently post-lenten entertainments galore are promised us. Several lovely visitors are already in the city, and more will arrive in the next few weeks
 Miss SherriH is visiting MT. and Mrs. Kettig in their South Highland home. Miss Sherrill has been with us before and each visit enlarges her circle of friends and admirers
 Miss Craig of Selma is with the Misses Hooper this week. Selma boasts of her attractive women. None are more so than this young woman.
 Miss Morrows guest, Miss Connor of Paris, Tex, will delight many friends by remaining several weeks longer.
 Miss Jennie Overton of Memphis, who is to visit the Misses Rogan, is one of the most beautiful belles of that city. Be longing, as she does, to one of the oldest of Tennessee families and inheriting a charm and grace peculiar to them, it is no wonder she is admired wherever she goes. V Mrs. J. T. Nixon's home was scene of brilliance and beauty last Monday even- ing long to be remembered by the gay participants of that. delightful occasion. From o'clock in the afternoon until F at night the house was crowded with gal lant men and beautiful women, who came to reVel in each others presence and pay homage to their lovely hostess. Softly shaded lights, exquisite decora- tions entrancing music, and delicious re- treatments made the hours pass on flying feet Mrs. Nixon fairly beamed upon her guests, and filled each heart with the warmth of her cordial welcome. Like all the entertainments of this most gra- cious hostess 1t ranks among the most de- lightful of the week. Among Mrs. Nix on's many attractive guests was Mrs. Dashiel of Columbus, Miss, who is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Evans Dunn. Mrs. Dashiel is a woman of charming individuality, keenest wit, and original in the highest degree. Her family ranks among the oldest in the state of Missis- sippi, and it's members are bright orna- ments in the arlstocratic circle of Colum- bus.
 The South Highland Presbyterian "So- shul," which took place Monday even- ing at the "settin rooms of the church" was charming success. The costumes were in excellent keeping with a hard times social, and the characters were well represented,in in manner of speech, as well as dress. MT. Taylor and his lit- tie band of Spartan workers are inde- fatigable in their efforts to build up the church, increase it's influence and hold out helping hand to others. The Young Peoples Christian Endeavor so- ciety are doing noble work, Hove to God and theirefellow man being the mo- tive power that spurs them on."
 The Franklin Literary society of How ard college has issued dainty invita- tions to celebrate their twenty-fourth college chapel. The programme is as follows:
 Presidential. M. Snead
 Marshall. T. Payne.
 Welcome address-L. Tibbitts Recitation-hIisS Anna M. Judge.
 Debate-Subject Resolved, That suf- frage should be restricted by property rather than by an educational qualifica- tion. Affirmative-H. N Rosser, J. w. Lindsay. Negative-J. c. Hicks. F. Mynatt
 sOrator-J H. Barefield.
 Ushers-S. Stanford, G. Faulk, B. Praytor.
 Invitation committee-B. F. Caldwell, chairman; F. Lindsey, R. Praytor
 Music committee-J. F. Watson, chair man. w. A. Melton, w. Brown, E. c. Parker.
 Arrangement committee-J. c. Bean. chairman; w. L. Clifton, H. T. White, R. J. Prowell.
 Miss Helen Gould has been invited to act as sponsor for the Chicksaw Guards of Memphis, Tenn, in recognition of her fathers generosity to that stricken city during the yellow fever epidemic. Miss Winnie Davis will be invited to act in the same capacity for the Confederate Vet eranS.
 Mrs. c. J. Smith will give reception this evening, April IS, at her elegant home on the South Highlands, in honor of her lovely visitor, Miss Sistrunk of Montgomery. The Misses Rogan will as- sist in receiving, while the guests will be among the elite of Birmingham society. From our sister city comes the informa- DT TDF