Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Items intended for this column should be addressed to Miss Momie Terrell, South Highlands, or telephone No 993. .''There will be a lot of June brides, as usual, and they will be interested to know that mrror-silk holds the lead for wedding gowns. The foot of the gown is festooned with lace, the more matri- archal the better; a low-cut bodice is never good taste for either day or even ing weddings; but the neck may be cut out a little and filled in with lisse or tulle through which flesh tint shows. This is less trying to a face than un- compromising white. The veil ought to be real lace, but every one has not had a grandmother and heirlooms are not mushrooms. The tule veil is really more becoming and softenng. though the lace veil gives stateliness and looks like roy alty. How many brides know that the veil is an emblem of bygone days when emen gained their wives by capture and facilitated matters by throwing a sheet or cloth over her head that her screams might not avail? There are occasions nowadays when the groom might more fitly don the veil"
 Mir Frank w. Evans left last night 10 attend the sound money convention in Memphis, Tenn. He had rather be right than president, and accompanies his own
 
 tection of his own cannon.
 Miss Jessie Miller, one of the gifted students of the Art league, will spend some time with her friend, Miss Kate Smith, before returning to her home in Talladega.
 A bright, winning presence is absent from the sanctum today. The Confeder- ate reunion at Houston, Tex, is the richer fOr a hers lends charm and grace to every oc- casion She will meet these women of her own ilk, kindred spirits, who live like her on a higher plane of thought than the shuttle-cock and battle-dore of small talk-such women as Mrs. Lee Hasby from the rolling plains of Texas, and Mrs Mollie Moore Davis from the wave kissed shores of the great gulf. But among all the star-eyed sisters of genius none will shine with more resplendent beauty than this petite, magnetic maiden, whose name is talisman and charm from paste-pot to tripod. Since my short. but pleasant acquaintance with Miss Margaret O'Brien, l am constantly re- minded of those sweet words of Goethe: Against the great superiority of another there is no remedy save love-
 The normal class at Meridian, Miss. will number Mrs. Ellen Grant among it's accomplished teachers.
 MT. ;. IS. Garrett ana DTlue Ol oOutH Carolina are in the city for short stay MT. Garrett was former resident of Birmingham, and is receiving the con gratulations of many friends.
 Mrs Maddoclx is entertaining her sis ters Mrs. Hodgson and Miss Wilson, of Clarksville, Tenn.
 The Epworth league, which has held a most successful and delightful three days session in our city, has adjourned
 Trial by Jury" which was presented at O'Brien's opera house by local talent last Monday evening and Tuesday mat inee, is one of the brightest comic operas ever written for the public The entire performance last Monday evening and at matinee was very creditable to both performers and directors
 Birmingham has much local talent, which was fully realized by the public upon hearing the rich, beautiful voices of Miss Lottie Coffin and Miss Patti Ruffner in this delightful little opera.
 Little Fannie Lazarus was lovely as Cupid and charming in her two recita- tions. Each member contributed their full share to the success of the enter tainment from judge to jury. The chestra was superb-perfect in time and brilliant in execution.
 To Professor Grambs and Mrs. N. w r Trimble is due the success of the opera | They were the directors managers ana co-prncipals. The proceeds to be P given to the church of St. Mary s-on-th the Highlands.
 Na An amateur performance is by no means an affair of fun and frolc to those who have it in charge. It is impos- e, sible to estimate the amount of patience, II zeal and hard work it requires to put on E an opera, though the material be of the 4 best. Birmingham audiences are al- 2. ways highly appreciative of home tall ent and amateur entertainments, which is the most glorious reward for perform CTS as well as directors.
 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club was very charmingly entertained by Mrs. H. K White. The home was lovely with the fragrance and beauty of floral decorations. and the refreshments dainty and elegant After a spirited game it to the prize, a beautiful cut glass olive dish.
 The club will meet next with Mrs George C. Ball.
 An absent-minded fishing party left Birmingham with three jugs, two decks and box of chips. Fishing tackle unin- tentiQnaly left behind.
 Mrs Sharpe and Miss Virginia Sharpe, who have been visiting Capt. and Mrs. James Johnston. on Highland avenue returned to their home in North Carolina Tuesday afternoon.