Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-14

will my soul be narrowed with unrealized desires, for l, with other friends, was present at one of these congresses, when the exercises were enjoyed by at least one dozen zealous men and women; and, sad to rel2te-sad in the light of what I had read for weeks-I found this was a large and enthusiastic audience. Some of the celebrated women who have come to Atlanta to deliver addresses have been greeted by empty benches and an utter absence of enthusiasm save from the generous pens of newspaper reporters. Some of our party strolled leisurely into the assembly hall during the Chautauqua congress, which was presided over by Miss Bunnie Love, an earnest worker Tn good fields. After the exercises were concluded she came hopefully towards the most modest gentleman of our party and asked Are you Professor McGreg- or?" Notwithstanding his surprise, he insisted that he could not lay claim to any such personality. Still chlmed Tn Miss Love, If you are, want you to make us a speech" whereupon the Ala bama gentleman (who was not the mem Der of the party who has been frequently heard upon the stump assured Miss Love, with firmness, but gent1eneSs, that were he Professor McGregor he would address the audience with pleasure; but as he was not, he must decline the honor or acting as a substitute. Amid mutuai explanations our party retired
 The Alabama building is the rendez- vous for Alabamians, and a pleasant comfortable meeting place 1t ls Ihe building is excellent and reflects the greatest credit upon the comparatively few public-spirited citizens of our state through whose zeal and energy 1t was built The exhibits are remarkably me, consisting of minerals ores, agrcultural products and many useful articles man ufactured in Alabama. Especially Wor- thy of mention are the cedar buckets and churns. which compare favorably with those from any other section. There are two comfortable reception rooms, both heated by large stoves, and won derfully attractive little apartment, acc orated with various kinds or denim made by the cotton mills of Columbus ca. Colonel West of Birmingham and Major Culver of Union Springs are Tn charge of the Alabama building and ex- tend the kindest hospitality to all vis- itors. At our state building we had the pleasure of meeting Dr. George M. Mor- row, Mrs. c. P. Perrin and Mir Garrett. The latter has charge of the wonderful Corona coal exhibit, which is exciting so much interest and favorable com ment We induced Mrs. Perrin to join our small party, and together we went from one splendid building to another, about which shall write tomorrow. At
  ment Each day brings new interests and enthusiasms, until the remark of an old-fashioned darky seems to cover the situation Upon viewing the spiendld procession of Maryland dignitarles-sol- diers, sailors, bands and drum corps on Saturday, Maryland day. he turned with a delighted grin to gentleman who stood near and exclaimed: "Marster these Atlanta folks are in 1t sure enough; they sure has stirred up things; why, it's been Christmas every day since dis here show started" And so it has,
 MT and Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick re- turned Thursday night from several days visit to the Atlanta exposition.
 Capt and Mrs. John A. Walker spent Wednesday and Thursday at the Atlanta exposition, reaching home Thursday night.
 Gen. Robert D. Johnston arrived in Birmingham on Friday after an ab sence of several months spent in St. Louis and other cities of the west
 The Little Jokers were very handsome ly entertained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Eugene Brown, on the South Highlands There were eight tables of players, and two prizes were offered, one to the club members and one to the
 
 club prize, lovely Venetian glass vase. was won by Mrs Corinne Futile. and the guest prize, a pair of beautiful silver manicure scissors and knife, was carried off by Miss Tatum of Memphis, who is visiting Mrs. Frank Fowlkes. The Little Jokers will be entertained next Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Richard Randolph. Mrs. Eugene Brown served delicious re- treatments during the afternoon, includ- ing punch. Among the guests Of Mrs. Brown were Misses Stratton and Tatum of Memphis, Miss Leila Johnston of Eu- faula, Misses Patti Ruffner, May Hooper, Kathleen Hooper and Mesdames Harry Jones' Wilbur Brown. Robert Jemison, Sydenham Moore. James Weatherly. John w. Tomlinson, Frank Fowlkes, F. D. Young, w. J. Craddock and A. J. McTaffe.
 MT. and Mrs Alex T. London and Miss Rachel Troy London have returned from a stay of several days at the Atlanta exposition.
 Many friends of Mrs. W. L. Sims have received the following handsome cards:
 "At home, Monday. December 16. Mrs. William Lee Sims. Two o'clock p. m. Progressive luncheon. R. s. V. F."
 Enclosed is the card of Mrs Caswell and cultivated sister of Mrs. Sims, in whose honor the delightful luncheon will be given.
 Miss Mary Clare Milner and MT. H. Key Milner returned yesterday at noon from Anniston whither they went to at- tend the brilliant nuptials of Miss Annie Bush and MT. W. D. Nesbitt on Thurs day evening. Mir. and Mrs. W. D. Nes-