Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-20

A number of young matrons and so- cety girls are arranging for a swell re- ception, to be given New Years evening complimentary to the young gentlemen of Birmingham This is a deserved com pliment for the young gentlemen have certainly been very generous in their hospitality and have added greatly to the pleasure of the social life of our city by the royal manner in which they have entertained. It is intended to give two receptions, one on New Years evening, the other immediately after Easter. The following ladies are requested to meet at the Morris this CFriday) morning, De- cember 20, at 10:30 o'clock sharp, to ar range the details for the entertainments: Mesdames Allen w. Haskell, K, F. John ston, w. E. Leake, D. M. Forkers w. A. Porter, John W. Tomlinson, c. P. Perrin, David Roberts, Jack w. Johnston, Will mer Beard, Henry B. Gray. Henry l.. Badham, Richard Randolph, Ellie G. Shober, w. P. G. Harding, J. D. Kirkpat- rick. Webb Crawford, and Misses jennie Porter, Lizzie Hutton, Lucy Martin, Or line Arnold, Mary Clare Milner. Ida May Dargan, Annie Redd. Matte Webb, Zem- ma Webb Sarah Rogan, Kate Rogan. Lucille Smith. Susie Howze Mamie Mor- row, Kate Morrow, Delma Wilson. Kate Earle Bertha Underwood. Louise Ruck- CT, Mamie Rucker, Momie Terrell. Madge Parsons, Ada Johnston, Eloise Johnston. Rinne Leigh Head Patti Ruffner. Mar garet Smith, Mamie Pearson, Hannah Elliott, Mary George Linn. Mary Cleary, Margaret O'Brien Cornelia Meade Amy Jordan, Mollie Jordan, Katie Smith, Al ma Lane, Virginia Sharpe, Augusta Sharpe, Laura Schyver and Lutie Sharpe.
 Miss Susie Martin will return from Baltimore in few days to spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Allen w. Haskell.
 There will be an important meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Mary's church tomorrow Saturday. afternoon at 8 o'clock held al the church. This meeting is called by the president 10 consider an appointmenihw cashht- consider an appointment which has just been received from Bishop Wilmer. and every member of the society is earnestly requested to be present promptly at o'clock at St. Mary's church.
 The following has been received
 MT. and Mrs. Mckinney Thomas an nounce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Caroline, and MT Robert Emmet Howard Wednesday evening, December IS, 1895, Wetumpka, Ala. At home after January l, 1896, 1914 Eighth avenue, Bir- mingham. Ala
 
 will find awaiting them very cordial welcome from a large circle of friends.
 
 The reception and cotillion rendered MT and Mrs. w. F. Leake and MT and Mrs D. M. Forker by the young gentle men of the Southern club was delight ful compliment to two popular members and their bonny brides. Unfortunately, important business matters called MT. and Mrs. Leake to Richmond, Va, yes terday. so they were unavoidably absent from the reception last evening.
 Several married ladies assisted the young gentlemen in receiving their guests After dancing for several hours an elaborate and delicious collation. was served in the billiard room. Sntto & Harrington's excellent orchestra, aug mented by several drums. furnished the music. MT. George D. Allison, assisted by Miss Mamie Pearson led the cotillion. The following ladies and gentlemen were invited to receive with the Southern club:
 MT. and Mrs John w. Tomlnson. Maj. and Mrs. Willis l. Milner, MT. and Mrs. R. F. Johnston. MT. and Mrs. Wilmer Beard MT. and Mrs B. F. Moore MT. and Mrs c. P. Perrin and Mrs. George c. Ball.
 The following guests were present and enjoyed immensely the generous hospi- tality of the members of the Southern club:
 Misses Tatum and Stratton of Mem- phis, Leila Johnston of Eufaula. Annie Brewer of Anniston, Annie Erwin of North Carolina. Lucy Martin. Orline Ar mold, Louise Rucker, Mary Clare Miner, Sarah Rogan,. Lizzie Hutton, Hattie Webb, Zemma Webb, Annie Redd. Ma mic Pearson. Augusta Sharpe. Kate Earle Rinnie Leigh Head and Hannah Elliott; Messrs Henry Going. R. C. Middleton, Arthur c. Crowder, D. N. Talley, w l.. Smith, R. H. Baugh. Tom Watson, w. J. Boles, Will Wisner, l.. c. Bradley, Porter Moore. c. M. William son, George D.. Allison, Frank Foster. William Mudd Martin. Will P. Ward.