Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-07
TANNERS OF
 VI THE WORLD.

after Easter Birmingham will be visited by perfect epidemic of weddings and enter tain Is; at least five of each are on the tapis. Two of the very swell functions are to be given in compliment to newly welded couples; third Is denominated an Easter lnncEeon, and as is customary with this charming matron, will be one of the most elegant and unique affairs of the season. The invitations for these and several other entertainments will be out within the next few days so 1t Is said. With one exception, the South Highlande IS To be the scene ot these festal occasions.
 
 The next meeting of the Cadmean circle will be three weeks hence, when the club will te entertained by Mrs. Thomas b. Parke. Next week being Holy week, the meeting will be postponed, and following that the ladies will be occupied with the Federations clubs, for which purpose a convention will be In our city April 17. Delegates will be sent from all tue larger towns in the state, and together with the several clubs here, they will discuss the situation. We may well expect flow of wit and feast of reason.
 Mile. Visnand, teacher of Preach and German at Ward seminary, Nashville, has been spendinga few days n the city, the guest of Miss Mary Virginia Graves and of Miss Ruffner. Mile. Visinand is
  contemplates cbaperoning party of young ladies to Europe ID June,
 Miss Nelson of Eutaw, who has been with Miss Wheeler at the Florence hotel for the past few weeks, left for Selma yes terday. Admired popular wherever she goes, Miss Nelsou's many friends here part with her wilh regret.
 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club is to f.x kot k., ttaatt H., ery.
 he music at the Southsde Baptist church will be exceptionally fne In future. The choir consists of Miss Herndon, organ isl; Mrs. Sinnige, soprano; Miss Ruffner, contralto; MT. John Cnrtright, tenor, and Mr. w. E. Smilh, bass. At the evening service MT. Benth ueysen will sing solo.
 The following interesting letter, aud accompanying advice, may be of service to our un unmarried readers:
 "MY DEAR PHYLLIS: Charley and I have been engaged for four years. He says thatit is only proper and right that rec show of affection other than words. In tact, he says that should caress him and sit on his lap. Do you think that can with propriety do so? Advise me.
 ''Sincerely, LOUISE"
 My DEAR LOUISE: The subject on which you crave advice depends so largely on in- dividual taste that we hesitate. This mooted question-in the language of the immortal Shakespeare, "must give us pause,' but if our private opinion will be of service to you, we give it and welcome. There are many things to be considered.
 l. You might consider your own weight and the size of Charlie's legs. We have seen illustrations of the act you oontem- plate. If rotundity be your cardinal fault refrain. It will detract much from the pathos of the position, rendering Charlie palid morbid, burdened with bitter re. gret and concentration of mind.
 2. You must consider the presentation of ideals-if you are 'sthe new wonlan' and believe in platonic love-the position that you contemplate is not calculated to strengthen that belief.
 3. ii you have a mind given to analysis and turn for philosophy you will find it difficult 10 keep conversation running smoothly on subjects requiring these su- perior attributes.
 sphere is a nuisance and bore the grant, ing of Charlie's request will give him the opl ortunity of accusing you of inconsist- ency Ca rare opportunity sometimes en- joyed by men).
 Now, supposing that you have pondered and duly waived all of these objections brought forward for your consideration, We reach the climax Of your query; Can youwith propriety sit on Charlie's lap?
 That entirely depends on the publicity of the situation-if observed by third party tor populis) your .propriety will be con sidered little out of repair. However, for your comfort let me add that 1t is physl. cal possibility for you to sit on Charities lap without propriety-withoute even yearn- ing for propriety, and 1t will cause no especial stir in this ''c cold and cruel world, ' if you will only remember to pull down the blinds. Yours truly, PHYLLIS.
 One of the old-time Young Mems He- brew association dances took place at their hall last Thursday night, and was very largely attended and greatly enjoyed. The new feature for these dances, which the association has adopted, pieases the young ladies greatly.
 The postponed reading of the Young Mems Hebrew association VIII take place this evening. Miss Slaughter and Dr. Marx, who have It in charge, will produce most enjoyable number for their friends, and tonight large crowd will assemble to hear 1t read.
 Miss Blach of Cincinnati, daughter of J. Black, IS on visit to Der brothers in this city. Her numerous friends welcomed her at the Young Mems Hebrew association on Thursday last.
 Last Monday Mesdames Barnard and Joseph gave progressive whist party at their elegant home, Eighteenth street and Eighth avenue, in double honor Of Miss Julia Valentine of Cincinnati, who has been for some weeks their guest and who returned home on Tuesday, and Miss Reinach of Little Rock, who is visiting Mrs. Morris Marx. As charming hoBtesses these ladies have no superiors and their .sat home'' was a most enjoyable one. Mir. Schweizer won the gentleman's and Miss Valentine the lady's prize at whist, neither of them having made an error at play during the evening.
 Miss Godcheaux of New Orleans Is