Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-06

of teaching, and when to this is added scholastic thoroughness and systematic work, the combination is an ideal one, and has reached its highest standard. This we find in the Pollock-Stephens in- stitute, which has recently closed it's fifth and most successful year, with splendid record in the past, bright out look for the future and the heartfelt good wishes of the entire community for it's continued and increasing pros perity.
 When a man dissents from the claims of woman to vie with him in tolls be- yond the home and insists she has enough to do indoors as a wife or daugh- ter, he should not be oblivious to the fact that he has himself brought about the conditions which warrant her new claims. How?
 He has appropriated the home wash tub for steam laundrles, the jellies, jams, pickles and mincemeat are in control of canners and manufacturers. and wait on the counter of the common grocer with other products that once came from the home smoke house. The caterer has largely elbowed aside the hired cook; a man calls to beat the carpets, clean the curtains and decorate the rooms; a man thrusts himself forward as milli- ner and dressmaker; in fact, from hlllCHen tO uTdWlIS TbOIl, anu lTOm washday to Sunday, man has so wrested her domestic tasks for his own profit and by organized effort so un- derbidden her that she naturally seeks so to employ her leisure as to be his helpmeet upon the plane to which she is left"
 Miss Margaret Erwin Nelson is the charming guest of Mrs Dan Green, Fourth avenue.
 Mrs. Lillian Barton is visiting her aunt Mrs. Malone, on Fourth avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. McClntock and their little daughter. Josie. have re turned from a pleasant trip to Coosada.
 Professor Grambs has been compli- mented by Camp Hardee with an ex- quisite gold medal bearing the following inscription: "Presented to Prof. Fred l.. Grambs by Camp Hardee, No. 39, U. c. union, April 25, 1894" most beautiful token of the love and appreciation of his fellow men, and bestowed on one most worthy of the honor of a badge from Camp Hardee. ? pr, Dozier made the pre- sentation in his usual bright, happy manner, Professor Grambs replying from the depths of a full heart with a few well chosen though most eloquent words.
 Miss Erode of Memphis is the lovely guest of Miss Emma Leedy, on the South Highlands.
 Miss Lillic Drenncn, the lovely, tall ented daughter of Dr. Charles Drennen, and one of the brightest pupils of the Athens Female college was awarded the gold medal for the greatest pro ficiency in vocal and instrumental music.
 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club was most beautifully entertained by Mrs. C. T. Ashford last Tuesday afternoon.
 Mrs. B. l.. Wyman was the successful contestant for the prize, an exquisite drawn linen handkerchiefs. After ele- gant refreshments were served the club adjourned to meet next with Mrs Joe Davidson
 The Little Jokers held their final meet ing of the season last Tuesday evening in the parlors of the Morris hotel. This is always a gala occasion for the club, who then have the privilege of increas- ing their number of guests and enter tairsng in the most elaborate and royal style The decorations were gorgeouSly beautiful, and arranged with most ex- quisite taste, the menu most delicious and elaborate and served in elegant style.
 The ladies' prize. very handsome sil- yer chafing dish, was won by Mrs. Allen w. Haskell, and the gentlemen's prize, lovely ebony and silver clothes brush, was awarded to MT. John w. Tomlinson. Mrs R. P. Freeman, who made the best score for the year. received an elegant o'clock tea kettle as a pleasant reminder of the many happy afternoons enjoyed by this charming club.
 The young ladies who have been so often and so charmingly entertained by the Philhedonian club returned the cour- tesy in a very beautiful manner last Tuesday evening by a dance on Red mountain, with the additional featurt of very dainty and delicious refresh ments. At o'clock in the afternoon the young ladies went up on the mountain and arranged the elegant collation., then awaited the appearance of their gay cavaliers, who arrived promptly at o'clock. The attendance was very large, the night air deliciously cool, the music excellent and the evening a dream of de- light. Chaperones, Mrs. A. o. Phelan, MT and Mrs B. M. Starke and MT. and Mrs. Bates.
 The lawn fete to have been given last evening Wednesday, by Gen. and Mrs. E. w. Fucker complimentary to Miss Mary Fucker and Miss Lucille Fitzsim- mons has been postponed until the in- clemency of the weather has passed into calm sunshine. The invited guests win be duly notified as to the date.
 Miss Lucille Douglass has returned