Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-06

gle against misfortune with a heroism
never surpassed by the men who fought
with Lee or Washington. They are COW
cred with scars, but the scars are honor
able and tell of victories won. They have
battled against dire disaster and have
never shown signs of cowardice or cring
ing. They have held their faith in God
and In humanity. and have struck always
for the honest and true Such a hero
with his scars and his victories is an
inspiration for the present and an emula-
ton for the future. Our own lives and
our individual records attest our WORTH
ness of kinship with the brave. honor
able men who made and are making
American history.
The Cadmean Literary circle held the
first meeting of the season on Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the residence of
Mrs. William Hardie. To Mrs. HarS1ie is
due the honor of organizing the Cadmean
circle, and it is the rule for the first meet
ing of each year to be held at her home.
Many members were present Friday af-
ternoon, and business of much impor-
lance to the circle was transacted New
officers for the coming session were elect
ed, and plans for the good of the organ
lzation were discussed Mrs. James A.
Going was elected president of the Cad
mean circle, Mrs. J. Morgan Smith vice
president, and Mrs. Thomas ID. Parke
secretary and treasurer. Miss Willie NJ
Allen had already been chosen as literary
leader of the circle and entered upon her
duties on Friday afternoon. This is now
the eighth year Of the circles existence,
and at no time has the outlook been more
hopeful. The course of study for the COM
ing season will embrace American his
tory, from the earliest times to the pres
ent day and will include the contempO-
raneous art and literature of this and
foreign nations together with a sum-
mary of current events. After the COM
pletion of business matters Mrs. Hardie
served dainty refreshments. when the
Cadmean circle adjourned to meet next
Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock, with Mrs.
John London, Twentyfrst street, South
Highlands.
The members of the Duplicate Whist
club were delightfully."- entertained on
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Joseph F.
Johnston. The club will meet next with
Mrs. Thomas Ward.
The increased interest in literary clubs
that obtains in Birmingham is cause for
sincere congratulation. There are now a
large number in the immediate city and
suburbs, and new ones are constantly
being orga niZed. We seem to be rap
idly approaching Memphis in the
strength and influence these clubs are
exercising upon the social and literary
life of our community. 1t is the earnest
desire of many club women to secure
during the coming winter nota BILE men
and women to lecture and read before
the united clubs of Birmingham 1t
would be a great pleasure and privilege
to hear Ruth Mc1Gnery Stuart read and
James Lane Allen lecture. This can be
easily accomplished, and at very small
cost to individual members of the var-
Gus literary clubs if they will unite In
this matter.
The Clionian Literary circle met for
the first time this season on Friday after
noon at the residence of Mrs. Il. L. Rob
ertson, on Sixth avenue. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. George M. Cruikshank:
vice-president, Mrs. S. L. Ledbetter; sec
rotary and treasurer. Miss Sue Rogan.
Mrs. Robert Cunningham was elected lit
erary leader or director. A committee
was appointed, to meet Tuesday after
noon, to decide upon the course of study
to be adopted by the Clionian circle The
members OF this flourishing organization
enter upon the new season with an en-
thusiasm that will certainly ensue the
greatest success and profit. Mrs. Rob-
ertson served delightful refreshments
during the afternoon. The Clionian cir
Gle will be entertained next Friday after
noon by Mrs. w. S. Brown. on Sixth av-
enue.
Mrs. Robert Cunningham. one of the
most gifted and cultured women in Ala
bama, has consented to take charge of
a Shakespeare class, to be composed of
many of the young ladies and gentle
men of our city. Mrs. Cunningham will
enter upon this work thoroughly equip
ped and with a love and sympathy for
the task that will certainly prove con-
tagious. The young ladies and gentle.
men of the class are to be congratulated
upon inducing Mrs. Cunningham to d.
rect the Shakespeare class.
~rhe members of the Highland Euchre
club fwere charmingly~ entertained on
Friday afternoon by Misses Ada and
Eloise Johnston at their pretty home
on Seventeenth street, South Highlands
The decorations were pink. and exquis-
lite pink carnations were given each
guest as souvenirs of a delightful occa-
SION Handsome pink embroideries and
flowers completed the color scheme
Dainty refreshments were served after
the games of euchre were completed
The ladies of the First Methodist church
are beginning to prepare for their an.
nual bazaar. which will be given as
usual, during the Christmas holidays
The necessary committees will be ap-
pointed tomorrow afternoon at the meet
ing of the Aid society of the First Meth
odist church.
This afternoon, at the monthly meet
ing at the First Baptist church, Capt.
William G. Ward will deliver an address
upon How to Study the Bible" AS this
is the first meeting of the association
year. and as the president of the asso-
citation has returned from a summer va
cation. large attendance Is anticipated.
Miss Mary Petrie Bell. after delight
full visit of several weeks to her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Stevens, returned TO
her home at Montgomery Yesterday
q Miss 1,rrf bar
In Birmingham. made many friends and