Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-29

fAI items of social interest will be gladly noted in these columns 1T sent 10 ,.Saas; Mrs; Tenth and Eleventh avenues, Sonth hlgh- lands Telephone 9SS)
 Thanksgiving Day was observed and honored in Birmingham to an unusual degree. The churches holding services were well attended and tastefully dec- orated with ruddy autumn leaves, chry- santhemums and luscious fruits The ot- ferings of money and provisions by the congregations were worthy of the warm hearts that prompted the gifts. The different charities of our city were made richer by the generosity Of citizens ana school children, and many a barren life was made gladder because of this Chris tian holiday. There were many family reunions, many gatherings of familiar friends, but no large social function. The day was celebrated quietly and happily in one way or another by the entire com munity. Thanksgiving Day of,1S95 has been numbered among the countless days that make up, the records of time and 1t has left us a happier and better people. because of the sublime lessons it taught and the divine mission 1t fulhlled.
 
 The decorations at St. Mary s-on-the Highlands yesterday were especially beautiful The handsome brass leetern and the marble baptismal font were ar fjsticalIy adorned with autumn leaves that held all the tnts of a southern sun set-and rich dark chrysanthemums. The credence table was decorated with au- tumn leaves also and great punches Of purple grapes. The altar vases were filled with chrysanthemums and the choir stalls were decorated with the same blossoms The music was excel- lent and Rev. MT. Fitzsimons preached an eloquent and appropriate sermon.
 
 Mrs. Joseph R. Smith, Jr., will enter tain a few friends today at 1:SO o'clock at a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Joseph Shields of Knoxville, Tenn.
 MT. George Walton Rebe of Augusta, Ga, a bright and promising young news paper man, has sent some valuable relics to the exposition which belong to his family He is a grandson of the late Madame Lebert, one of the most famous women of her day, and during the most brilliant period of her career resident of Mobile An exchange, in referring to these mementoes of other days, writes thus of this celebrated woman, who was counted as an Alabamian, although she was born in Georgia, and belonged to the old and distinguished family of that state, the Waltons:
 'One of these relics is a miniature of his great-great-grandfathe John Wal ton, one or the SlSneTS Ol lHe uSCldl dtiOi of independence The others are two bracelets of massive gold, richly traced and set with miniatures. One of his grandmother, Mme Levert, the fascinat- ing and famous southern beauty, and the other of her daughter, MT. Rebe's mother
 "The picture of Mime. Levert was taken when she was a girl of 16, and shows fascinating though not particularly beautiful face-full of delicate refine ment and intellect She was one of-the great women of her day, and the remain ing old beaux of that time will delight in telling you of her social triumphs, her re- ception abroad, her honors from artists musicians and men of letters. She had that great charm in women-a soft, we'll , modulated voice. She was conversant with literature and art. fine linguist, ready wit a creature of complex and brilliant moods. She went out and trav- eled over the world at time when for eign travel seemed a marvellous achieve ment, and she returned to her home so- ciety to delight her friends with the won derful stories of her experiences. Indeed, among all the beles and beauties of her time, this woman stands out as the most interesting and distinctive figure. She was broad-minded, clever and original at a time when such things were considered most forward on the part of a gentle lady. It was whispered behind the prim
  she even went so far as to entertain ac- tors and actresses in Paris, which asser- tion shocked the people so much that they went at once to hear about Il all when she returned.
 MT Rebe, it is said, has much of his grandmother's magnetism and clever ness, and if he takes seriously to litera- ture fine things may be expected from him."
 
 following cards to many of her young lady friends: Mrs. John c. Henley, luncheon, Saturday, November 30. o'clock. R. s. V. P.''
 The souvenir edition of the Gunters- vile Democrat has been received It is a credit not only to the progressive and enterprising editor and proprietor of the paper MT. E. o. Medley, but 1t is worthy of the strides being made In Alabama journalism. It is in book form and con- tains sixty-four pages within the bind ing. profusely illustrated with views of picturesque scenery in certain portions of our state and of the handsome homes of certain localities. It also contains pie lures of prominent citizens of Alabama and much profitable and interesting reading matter. MT. Medley is to be con- graduated upon his enterprise and sue cess.
 MT. W. J. Boles and MT. c. H. Colvin gave a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner yesterday at the Florence hotel to a few friends. The menu was delightful and elaborate one, served in ten courses. The following guests enjoyed the hospi- tality of MT. Colvin and MT. Boles: Maj and Mrs. Willis J. Milner, Miss Mary Clare Miner. Miss Augusta Sharpe, Miss Mamie Pearson and MT. A. R. Moody.
 
 Maj and Mrs. Willis J. Milner, Miss Mary Clare Milner and MT. Charles H. Colon left last night for Atlanta and other points in Georgia to visit relatives. Mir and Mrs. B. M. Starks entertained delightfuIly at dinner yesterday Miss Willie Roberts, Miss Mary George Linn, MT John T. Patton and MT. Will Craw- ford.
 The Thanksgiving musicale at Mir. and Mrs. Thomas H. Notions yesterday aft ernoon was a great success. The hand some home was filled to overfiowing with friends eager to hear the excellent pro- gramme. which was splendidly rendered