Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-24

 dreds of Woman.s Christian Temperance unions. Miss Willards parents were among the pioneers of the great north west, and brought up their daughter with very strict, not to say narrow, views as to the use of liquor and tobacco. Miss Willard prepared herself for teach ing, and while pursuing her studies met a young man who was studying for the ministry and who gave promise of attain ing great prominence in his chosen call ing. Their common love of study attract ed them to each other, and the young man felt that in Miss Willard he had found the one woman who, as his wife, would, help him upward, and would gracefu1ly share the honors of the lofty position 1at-swhich he was aiming. Nor was Miss sNillard's s heart untouched and the slQli9g mans matrimonial hopes might have. been realized but for her dis coveFy that he was addicted to the use of tobacoo She very promptly told him he could choose between tobacco and her self and to all his pleadings opposed the zone ei.y:.
 =. ....I yol love tobacco more than you do me find some other woman who will tol- E crate stifh a habit
 "At length he ceased to urge her, and they went their separate ways. she to remain single and become president of the National Woman's Christian Tenn nerarce. union, and one of the best parlla- E mentarla ns in@the United States. and he to marry some one else and become one of the most prominent bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church."
 The following very handsome invita- -tion has been received: MT. and Mrs. William Snyder invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter. Mar saret to Mir. William J. Lasseter. Thurs day afternoon October 31, 1895, at 230 o'clock, Central Presbyterian church, Birmingham. Ala E Both Miss. Snyder and MT. Lasseter have scores of friends in Birmingham who will be greatly surprised to hear of their approaching marriage as they sue ceeded in doing the very unusual thing of keeping it almost a profound secret until the invitations were issued but their congratulations and good wishes will be none the less warm and sincere because of it, for both of them have won their way into the esteem and regard of their friends, owing to their superior qualifications and attractive traits. Miss Snyder for four years has been organist at the Central Presbyterian church. and justly claims the friendship of the entire congregation.
 Mir. Lasseter has been for several years connected with the wholesale firm of Wallis S Co, on Morris avenue. and has risen steadily because of his ability and integrity. Rev pr. Handley will per
 
 happy couple will leave immediately for the Atlanta exposition and other points of interest in Georgia
 The ladies of the First Presbyterian church have decided to serve meats, croquets and salads at their cake mar sket at the store of Messrs. Fowlkes & Myatt. Any orders received will be promptly and carefully filled.
 
 Mrs. w. L. Murdock will entertain her friends this afternoon from to o'clock at her home on Fourteenth avenue, South Highlands, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Frank Nathan, of Manchester, N. H, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nathan are now south on their wedding trip, and will be the guests of MT. and Mrs. William l.. Murdock for short while. They have just visited Atlanta, where as Miss Bes- sic Kimball Mrs. Nathan was exceeding ly popular, so that upon her return to her former home she was feted In every way by large circle of old friends. Mrs. Murdock's friends will be exceedingly glad to welcome Mrs Nathan to Bir- mingham this afternoon.
 The Jefferson Volunteers have Issued the following handsome invitation to their Birmingham friends: 'The Jeffer- son Volunteers, Company C., Second regi- ment, Alabama state troops, request your
  day evening, October 25, armory. Season 1S95-96." This body of popular young gentlemen will do their share of hospita- ble entertaining this winter and will contribute no little to what promises to be the most brilliant social season in the history of our city.
 The Atlanta Journal of Monday has these pleasant things to say of the ap- preaching marriage of Miss Ollie Evans and MT. Haralson Bleckley at Augusta on the 14th of November; An engage ment that will interest many Atlanta people is that of MT. Haralson Bleckley of Atlanta and Miss Ollie Evans of Au- gusta which has recently been an nounced to the intimate friends of the young couple. The marriage will occur in Augusta on the 14th of November. Miss Evans is a beautiful accomplished and charming girl, particularly gifted in art and @ popular member of Augusta society. Her presence in Atlanta will give pleasure to a considerable circle and she is sure to make herself much liked. MT. Bleclley is a son of Judge Logan F. Bleckley. He is a young ar chitect of fine ability and reputation, having studied in New York and abroad. He is both accomplished and charming socially and has many friends all over the south who will congratulate him."
 
 and Mrs. Willis J. Milner, MT. and Mrs. James Weatherly, Miss Miner and MT. z. T. Rudolph-have returned from their visit to Newport News, whither they went to take part in the festivities incl dent to the launching of the war vessels Nashville and Wilmington. The trip was a joyous and memorable one The Birmingham contingent, with many oth- CTS, left Washington on Friday in the steamer Newport News as the guests of Secretary Herbert. The boat is a very handsome one and everything was done by the officers and crew to contribute to the pleasure of Colonel Herbert's guests. The meals were served with great ele- gance, and with the accompaniment of gorgeous roses and other cut flowers Upon reaching Newport News the next morning g-Saturday--the launching cer- emonies occurred and were very impress sive. The bottles of champagne with which the vessels were christened were encased in a blue netting and tied with white and red ribbons. After the launch- ing an elaborate banquet was served in the town, which was enjoyed by the dis tinguished visitors. Subsequently a par ty of friends, among them the Birming- ham reprpSenta lives were taLeD uDop n