Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-10

many times since editors and politicians have been trying to explain to ordinary hn- manity what caused the panic and depres- sion and what will bring us ''surcease of sorrow.p There were very many in the audience who warmly sympathized with Colonel Mcclure in his views; there were others who felt like the man described on Thursday evening by Hon. MT. Money of Mississippi at the dinner given in his holor at tbe Morris hotel. MT. Money said that in the wilds of his state some where good man had died and his neigh bors and friends had gathered for many miles at his funeral. The house was crowded with sorrowiug people, who iis- tened with great interest to eulogy of their departed friend by au earnest preacher. This minister told in an eio- quent way of the many virtues of the de- ceased, and after sermon of length he turned to the friends assembled and feel ingly said: ssIf there is any one present who desires 10 speak on this solemn occa- sion, let him now do so.' Whereupon from corner in the room, worn aud weary looking man arose and said: "La- dies and gentlemen, the preacher has said all there was to say about this friend of ours. He was good man, and none of us had anything agin him, so if you will let me. won't waste any more talk on him, but say few words about silver.'
 IL is needless to say that discussion of the currency did not ensue. It is also uu-
 
 of the past few weeks, that we can afford to wait upon this question, as silver IS re- ceiving consideration of late from our own and foreign nations, somewhat sur- prising to all of us.
 Miss Lucille Smith entertained few friends at lunch on Thursday. The delight flu menu was served with the accompani- ment of pink em mbroideries and pretty pink china. In the center of the table was a bowl of roses.
 This lunch was the first of several to be given by very few intimate friends. There were present on Thursday, as Miss Lucille Smiths guests, Misses Kate Earl, Mary Claire Miner. Madge Parsons. Ella Lyons and Aieen Morris.
 MT. Frank Grider of Winona, Miss, gave a charming and brilliant dinner on I thursday evening at 6 o'clock, at the Nor ris hotel, in honor of Congressman and Mrs. Money of Mississippi and their lovely daughters, Misses Lillian and Mabel Money. he table was exquisitely decor ated with American Beauty roses, and elaborate and delicious menu was served. The following guests enjoyed MT. Frank Grider's elegant hospitality: Miss Orline Arnold and Mr.. J. N. Ross, Miss Lucy Martin and Mir. Frank Grider, Miss Mary Claire Milner and MT. W. K. King. Miss Lillian Money and MT. J. W. Worthing- ton, Miss Mabel Money and Mr. Mel Dren- nen, Hon. and Mrs. Money.
 It is now report ed as entirely authentic that one of our most popular beaux, who believes iu the sentimental side of life, and who has insisted he will only marry for love, has had good fortune thrust upon him. It is said he will now marry Money and beauty and for love! And this Money is form of currency for which even the 'gold bugs" would pay premium.
 MT. J. H. Woodward and his son, MT. Allen Woodward, go to Florida for brief vacation in the Land of Flowers.
 The ladies of the Southside Baptist church will give reception next Tuesday afternoon and evening at the residence of MT. and Mrs. William H. Moore, corner South Highlands, to which all friends, young and old, are cordially invited. In the afternoon the ladies will consider the mission question. In the evening every thing will be done to make it bright and attractive 10 everyone. An invitation is extended by the Southside Baptist ladies to all their friends to be present at the recep- ton to be given by them next Tuesday afternoon and evening at the home Of MT. and Mrs. w. II. Moore.
 The public library is increasing in inter est constantly. The books are being added to and now we can boast of one of the most complete libraries in the south. The best works of the best writers are on the shelves, and it should receive the patron age of every reading citizen of blrming- ham. As is well known, our public library is in the building of the high school, on corner Of Twenty first street and Park avenue.
 Miss Jessie Winston of Valley Head is visiting Birmingham, and is the guest of her relatives, Major and Mrs. Frank Y. Anderson.
 The Happy Thoughts Literary circle was entertained by Mrs. J. H. Hine on Thurs day afternoon. Fine papers upon Napo- leon were read by Mrs. J. r. Graham, Mrs.-G. M. Cruikshank and Mrs. c. B. Spencer. After delicious refreshments were served the circle adjourned to meet next with Mrs. T. L. Robertson.
 
 The Chadmean circle will be entertained next Friday afternoon by Mrs. G. M. Will Hams, South Highlands.
 The Crimson White, the bright paper edited by some oi the students of the Slate university at Tuskaloosa, of ndate March ], has been received. It is g publication which does great credit to the young edi- tors, and is full of matters interest and ntOluchts no otah ID SouROSCo of the following talented young gentle men:
 E. 5. Pngh, '95, editor-in- chief; E. w. Faitb, '95, business manager; Hill Fergu- son, '86, assistant business manager; asso- ciate editors, 8. B. Slone, '95, J. R. Dew berry, 'e5, T. M. Richardson, '98, J. L. Drennen, '88 and Miss Anna B. Adams, '95.
 These. ambitious students have given evil dence of decided ability in their contribu- tions to Crimsou- White and in the execu. tive talent shown in their management. Great success to them.
 Mrs. John M.. Martin returned yesterday from visit 10 TuskaIoosa.
 Mrs. James Bloupt of Macon. Ga.. is