Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-09

iNiiOlCo pitHtiiANu i 0OtiiF 'i bt tAiieAhN' and beauty never to be forgotten. The occasion was a very elegant reception given by General and Mrs. Rhodes in honor of Miss Pearson, the lovely young daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. H. Pear son, who has recently returned from the Van Norman institute of New York city. The entire front of the house from the long verandah to the end of the beauti ful lawn was tastefully adorned with Chinese lanterns, that always give touch of oriental spendor to a scene. Their mellow light seemed to beckon with true and warm hospitality. and was an index to the cordial reception within the handsome portals The parlors, stairway and hall were elaborately dec orated with ferns palms and roses while a charming rosebud garden of girls" all gowned in snowy white framed d picture that would have challenged the pen of a poet or the pencil of an ar- tist. Dancing began at 10 o'clock and was kept up until late hour the music being furnished by an Italian band of stringed instruments. Delicious and abundant refreshments were served dur ing the evening. General and Mrs. Rhodes are ideal entertainers. and their home the delightful rendezvous of many pleasant house-partieS and brilliant So- cial gatherings. Mrs Rhodes never looked lovelier than on last Thursday evening, when robed in soft white or gandie and costly lace she welcomed her guests with such sweet unaffected grace and genuine cordlality. Miss Pearson was also gowned in an ex- quisite tolette of white organdie and lace, with diamond ornaments, and was a vision of happiness and beauty. Gen eral Rhodes, who is always a prime favorite, especially with the young peo- pie, captivated all hearts by his bright witty speeches and courtly manners. In the language of Lady Hamilton, he was a very king of courtesy" At late hour the merry guests departed, casting lingering glances backward as they drove away, and realizing fully the truth of the words, that "all things bright and fair must pass away"
 A special feature of the evening was two recitatiops by Miss Lucy Morrow, which were rapturously received and highly appreciated.
 Miss Nettie DeLoach bright, lovely visitor from Livingston, is visiting Mrs. Wetmore, on South Highlands.
 
 MT. Sam Nabers. the son of Dr. r. D. Nabers, graduated with the highest hon ors this week at the University of Penn sylvania.
 Here is a delightful trip for the mem bers of the Epworth league:
 Great preparations are making for the Epworth league conference, to be held at Chattanooga, Tenn, June 27-30. Meetings will be held In a tent capable of seating 10000. A trained choir of 800, with a supplementary choir of 1000 cl1il- dren, will have charge of the music, and all the singing will be led by an orchestra of thirty-six pieces in charge of the Park sisters, the famous cornetists. The del- egates from Detroit, Mich., alone will be so numerous that a solid train Is to be run especially for them9'
 TIL, was chalmingly entertained by MT. and Mrs. A. G. Smith last Thursday evening. The handsome parlors were very effect lively decorated with a great variety of beautiful cut flowers that filled every available space with their fragrance and beauty. After a spirited game, the prize, a lovely scarf pin, was received by MT. Frank Fowl<es, who was the successful contestant. After delightful refresh fnents were served, the club adjourned to meet next with Mrs w. B. Leedy
 Mrs. Zac Smith sails on the 11th in- stant from New York city (where she goes to join Miss Willie Aliens party). fo, three months Grip to Europe.
 "ln the very hour of his triumph, at the moment when the attack upon the entire police department of New York city has been made logically complete by the retirement of the head of that de-
 
 well earned vacation.
 Next Wednesday Dr. Charles H. Parkhnrst sails for Europe He will not be back until September A large part of his vacation will be spent in Switzer- land. first at VeVay. on Lake Geneva, where Mrs. Parkhurst and himself have spent number of weeks in each sum- mer for the last seven or eight years, and next in Zermatt Zermatt is the point where he makes his headquarters for the mountain work which he is ac- customed to indulge in every summer"
 
 On next Friday evening the ladies of St. Mary's church will give an enter tainment in the pavilion on Red moun- to all who attend. Invitations have been rious social clubs. None will be sent to young lady is cordially invited to be present. The following young ladies will act as a reception committee: Misses Kate Earle, Mary Claire Milner, Lucille Smith, Lucy Martin, Amy Jordan, Jen- nie Porter Madge Parker, Louise Ruck- CT, Patti Ruffner Lila Chisom. Sara Rogan, Kate Regan, Orlne Arnold, Sara Martin, Mary Fucker, Lucille Fitzsimons, Niariie Pearson, Mamie Cleary, Elise Ball, Emma Leedy, Maggie Smith, Ma 1 mic Moore, Florrie Graves. Mary V. | Graves. Cornelia Meade. The charming | waitresses will be: Misses Mary John l ston. Daisy Lewis. Fannie Meade, Laura | Ferguson. Lucy Latham Ethel Sharpe. | Cherry, Jamie VanHoose and Lutie |