Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-24

want and need, but because his priva- tions forced upon him an activity and effort which created results. This condl- tion obtains at the south today, and the lessons of poverty will be fruitleSS ana futile unless we are impelled to personal and individual exertion without regard to outsiders "All things come to him who waits.'' except riches progress and influence. To wait and merely to hope is to lose.
 The members of the Cadmean circle were entertained by Mrs. G. Mortimer Williams at her handsome home on the South Highlands Friday afternoon. Ow- ing to the importance of business mat ters there were no literary exercises. Mrs. James Weatherly was elected member of the Cadmean circle. Mrs. Williams served delicious refreshments during the afternoon. The circle will meet next Friday at o'clock with Mrs. William S. Lowell al the residence of Mrs John M Martin, FPS West Twentieth street.
 The Nineteenth Century club was en- tertained by Miss Rinnie Leigh Head on Saturday afternoon. F. Marion Craw- ford and his works were discussed. Miss Lewis gave a synopsis of three of his novels. Miss Johnston read one of his short stories and Miss Bertha Koenig gave an outline of his life and a criticism of his literary style. Miss Head served dainty refreshments after the compile tion of the literary programme.
 
 The Thursday Evening Euchre club was charmingly entertained by MT. and Mrs. w. c. Cochran at their home on Eleventh avenue, The prize, a beautiful and artistic pitcher, was won by MT. w. C.. Estes After the serving of tempting refreshments the club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. George c. Ball.
 MT. Brett Brown spent few days with his family during the past week. He has returned to his studies at the state university at Tuskaloosa.
 The Duplicate Whist club was enter tained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Thomas Worthington. The members at their next meeting.
 Mrs. Stafford Smith gave a delightful card party to a number of friends on Friday afternoon. The handsome prize was won by Miss Kate Smith. Refresh ments were served after the games were completed.
 Mrs. Mary A. Richardson of Mur- freesboro, Tenn, is visiting her daugh- ter. Mrs. J. J. Jolly, on Seventh avenue. Mrs Richardson Is one of the remarka- ble women of Tennessee. Although she has reached that period when accumu- lated years generally lessen ones interest in life, yet she possesses to an unusual degree the best faculties of middle age, and feels a concern In all matters of im- portance in everyday life. She Is also the mother of family which has made its impress for good upon our generation.
 
 The ladies and gentlemen having charge of the matter have decided upon "Erminie" as the opera to be presented before very long by Birmingham anna teur talent.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Shields of Knox vile, Tenn. are the guests of Mir and Mrs. B. F. Moore at their home. corner of Nineteenth street and Tenth avenue. South Highlands. Mrs. Shields is a sis ter of Mrs. B. F. Moore.
 The Little Jokers were delightfully."- en- tertaIned by Miss Mamie Pearson on Thursday afternoon at the handsome home of her parents on the South High lands. The prize. a lovely cut glass bon bon dish. was won by Mrs. Trezevant of Dallas Tex. Miss Pearson entertain ed number of guests besides the club members. among whom were Mrs. R.. F. Johnston, Mrs. Trezevant, Misses Margaret Smith. Patti Ruffner, Lizzie Hutton Eloise Johnston of New York and Miss Schryver. During the after noon Miss Pearson served delicious re- . freshments.s The club will meet with Mrs. Allan w Haskell next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J. T. Nixon's.
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 Next Wednesday evening. at o'clock, at Richmond. Va. MT. W. E. Leake and Miss Mary Beverly Armistead will be married at the home of the bride. MT. Leake Is vice-president of the Virginia and Alabama Coal company of our city, and is inferested in Richmond and Bir- mingham industries. He Is one of the most prominent young business men or our section. and has made for himself. because of his personal and business qualifications. large circle of friends In Alabama Miss Armistead Is one. of the beauties and belles of Richmond, city famed for its fascinating women. MT. R. C. Middleton of Birmingham will ac- company MT. Leake to Richmond and will act as best man at the wedding on
 The bride and groom will reach Bir- mingham about the 10th of December. and will remain until the Christmas holi- days at the Morris hotel It Is earnestly hoped by our community generally that MT. and Mrs. w. E. Leake will become permanent residents of our city. They will certainly be accorded most cordial welcome by our citizens.
 
 The ladies of the First Methodist church are busily engaged preparing for their grand holiday bazaar, which will begin December 1S They are dressing beautiful dolls, doing all kinds of lovely fancy work, and in fact making every pretty article appropriate for Christmas gifts.
 rna recention given at MT. and Mrs. I. R. Smiths handsome home on Friday afternoon and evening was splendid success socially and financially. Mrs. Smith was assisted in receiving the large crowd of guests by her lovely. daughter.