Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-17


 Sunday afternoon to enjoy the exposition.
 Mrs. Robert Summerville of Montgom- cry is the guest of her daughter Mrs. William w. Wilkerson, on the South Highlands. She will spend the Christmas holidays in Birmingham.
 Miss Kathleen Bancum and Miss Car rie Gibson, two charming young belles of Little Rock, Ark, are visiting Mrs. Thomas Hardeman.
 - This afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. at the First Baptist church, MT. T. B. Orr. a prominent and popular young business man, and Miss Bertha Persing, an at tractive young lady, will be married by Rev. pr. Gray. The following gentlemen will act as ushers: Prof. F. M. Roof, Dr. Frazer and Messrs. w. k. Montgom- cry and J. B. Orr. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple will leave TOT Atlanta, returning to Birmingham Tn about ten days
 A number of the young belles and beaux of Birmingham society are discuss ing trip to the Atlanta exposition, and will probably go over in special car next Thursday night, returning Saturday The party will be a large one, perhaps numbering twenty-five or thirty.
 Mrs. R. D. Johnston and Mrs. G. L. Haven will be at home this afternoon from to o'clock and this evening from to II o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Johnston, complimentary to Misses Whit field, Erwin, Force and Sharpe.
 The concert to be given this evening at Seals hall under the auspices of the Birmingham Music club will be of un- usual merit, Judging From the enthusias- tic notices of the artists composing the troupe by the press in different parts of the country. Madame Cecilia Epping- hausen Baily is soprano. Miss Bertha Eppinghausen reader and Miss Dolly Williams pianist a fine combination of artistic talent.
 The grand holiday bazaar of the First Methodist church will open with great eclat this evening at the corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.
 Mrs Robert w. Newman has returned from two weeks visit to her old home, Huntsville She is accompanied by her sister, Miss Lucy Turner, who is remem- bered as one of the loveliest and most charming visitors who has ever graeed the social life of Birmingham.
 The Carnival of Days'' began last evening amid blaze of light life, beauty and brightness in the store room next to Nabers, Morrow & Sinnige on First ave- nue. The booths are beautifully dec, orated and filled with useful and marvel ously pretty articles, as well as toys, fruits, cakes and everything necessary for Christmas cheer Lunch will be served at all hours and the most-cordial welcome is extended to all who attend. The following ladies are in charge of the various booths:
 Mondou'S booth-Mrc prooixa
 Tuesdays booth-Mrs. Armstrong.
 Wednesdays booth-Mrs Catchings.
 Thursdays booth-Mrs. M. M Cosby.
 Fridays booth-Mrs. G. W. Reitzel
 Saturdays booth-Mrs. George For dyce.
 Christmas booth--Mrs. V. J. Lewis.
 Confectionery, nuts, etc.-Mrs. P. s. Cosby.
 Restaurant-Mrs L. Cole.
 St. Paul's bazaar also opened last evening under the most favorable cir cumstances. The fair will continue for several days and should be literally pat ronized by our citizens.
 The progressive euchre given by Mrs William l.. Sims yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in honor of her sister Mrs. Cas- well P. Ellis of New Orleans, was one of the most beautiful and delightful social functions of season already remarka- ble for its many brilliant entertainments. Mrs Sims pretty home was fragrant with the odor of roses, violets, carna- tions and narcissus. Vases and bowls of roses adorned tables and mantels and handsome lamps were about the rooms. There were six tables of guests and each table was decorated in a different flower and color. The first was in lovely white embroideries and confections and held a cut glass vase of white carnations and Roman hyacinths. The cards of guests, indicating table and progress. were tied with ribbons to match the flowers and embroideries of the table where each lady was first seated The second able was in violet tints, the embroideries, can- dies and flowers all corresponding with this idea. The third table was in pink, with exquisite pink confections, center pieces and beautiful Catherine Mermet roses.
 The fourth was in green, with a splen- | did bunch of narcissus in a tall vase of cut glass, surrounded with ferns and green embroiderieS and confectionS. The fifth table held bowl of pink carnations, with all appointments matching the love ly tintS of the flowers. The sixth table was in delicate shades of yellow, and the flowers were glorious Marechal Neil roses. Every lady was presented with a card upon her arrival and after every course of the luncheon a tally was kept on these cards according to whether she
 
 ulated by drawing After the many elab- crate courses of very delicious menu prizes were awarded to the ladies who had progressed more or less frequently The first prize, a very elegant silver fern stand, was won by Mrs. George Hill as she was found to have progressed off tenest during the afternoon. The conso- lation prize, quaint, pretty reminder of the holidays was won by Mrs. Eu- genia Barrett. Mrs. Sims was assisted in her beautiful hospitality by Mrs. Cas- well Ellis and her mother, Mrs. M. E. Mallam. Mrs Sims and Mrs. Mallam wore handsome black toilettes and Mrs. Ellis a stylish white and black costume Mrs. Ellis is one of the most attractive and magnetic women who has visited Birmingham this winter, and Is receiv- ing a cordial welcome from the many friends of Mrs. Sims and Mrs. Mallam. The following ladies were Mrs. Sims guests yesterday afternoon: Mesdames M E. Mallam. Caswell P Ellis, J. H. Hine, William Hardie. B. F. Moore, A. R. Dearborn, T. L.. Robertson. G. M. Cruik- shank, A. O. Lane. James A. Going, George c. Hill, W. A. Moody, A. B. John ston, Eugenia Barrett James Wallis, J. D. Moore, John M. Martin, w. s. Brown, c Toh ohr T.