Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
]. l. CHALIFOUX < O.,
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Branch of J. L. Chalifoux, Lowell. Mass.
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

(All items of social interest will be gladly noted in these columns if sent to Mrs. George c. Ball, Nineteenth street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, South High lands. Telephone 9SS)
 A very unfortunate Typographical er- TOT occurred in my column yesterday. In speaking of the beautiful progressive luncheon given Monday afternoon by Mrs. William l.. Sims complimentary to her sister, Mrs. Caswell P Ellis of New Orleans, the types. somehow or other after the manner of types. whether set by hand or regulated by the latest inn proved machinery, became mixed and made 1t appear as a progressive euchre party" instead of luncheon To one like myself, who enjoys equally both forms of social diversion, luncheon and euchre, progressive or otherwise, the mistake seemed no doubt trivial, but several guests who were present never under any circumstances indulge in euchre or whist, and must have been surprised when they read of the prominent part they took in progressive euchre' par ty. This explanation will doubtless set matters right and convince the good friends who do not play euchre that there was no intention to force upon them the reputation of successful players. Unfor- .unately some of us who indulge in oc- casional games did not win the prizes; but this is nothing unusual, as some can testify.
 "The Carnival of American Industries" which will be given Friday evening, De- cember 20. at O'Brien's opera house under the management of the ladies of the Church of the Advent, will be a social and artistic success, consequently financial one. Mrs. Kennedy, who is di- recting the details of the entertainment, is thoroughly fitted for her duties and will make of 1t very unique and delight full affair. The impression obtains with many persons that the Carnival of American Industries' is very similar to the Business Mems Jubilee" given sev- eral years ago at the opera house. This is great error; they are entirely unlike. Among other notable features there will be a drill by eighteen of the prettiest and most fascinating young maidens of our city, and Miss Ballou, the accomplished teacher of elocution at the Pollock Stephens institute. has kindly consented to recite. A large audience should com pensate the noble women of the Advent for the zealous efforts they are making for the good of their church.
 
 Gen. and Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes left yesterday for a few days visit to the Atlanta exposition.
 The following pretty invitation has been received by the many friends of Miss Mary Virginia Graves, and the brightest anticipations are aroused in consequence:
 Miss Graves at home, Thursday even- ing, December 26, $50 o'clock. Miss Mac Gregor."
 Miss Graves will give this handsome reception in honor of her charming young guest, Miss MacGregor who will receive warm welcome from BIrminy- ham society.
 The Sunday school of St-Mary's-on- the-11ighlands will give a Christmas en- tertainment, and the members of the congregation and any friends who desire to assist in the matter are requested to send their donations to Rev. Owen F. Fitzsimons. The Sunday school of this church is improving constantly, and much interest is felt in its workings. MT. R. P. Wetmore is superintendent of the Sunday school, and he is accomplishing great good by his earnest devotion to this important branch of Christian la, Dor.
 The invitation to the first ball of the Colonial club has just been received and reads as follows: The Colonial club fn- vites you to be present at its opening ball, Friday evening, December 27, Flor enee hotel" The invitations are re- markably handsome. and reflect great credit upon the taste of the young gen tlemen composing this prominent social organization.
 The following unusually attractive in- vitation has been received from the young students at the State university at Tuskaoosa:
 'The pleasure of your presence Is re- quested a t the midwinter cotillion of the Alabama corps of cadets Friday evening, December 20 1895, Woods hall.
 "InvitatioD committee-William Hill Ferguson, chairman; John Felix Jen- kins Jesse Mcintosh Mcleod, Graham Parker, Henry Merrill Pratt. Edward Devereux Smith, John Trlmble.
 Arrangement committee-Borden H. Burr, chairman; Kennon Thetford. Har- ry Clayton Howze. Frank Maxwell