Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-21

tainly caught Birmingham at that tide which taken at it's flood leads on to for tune; we are prepared for it. our whole system is saturated with a desire to see Trilby. They do say that every girl in New York thought she had altogether temperament just suited to play Trilby, How is it here2 At any rate, on the 25th of April, we will see Trilby's feet and that's the end of her.
 The Franklin Literary society wishes to call the attention of the public and offer a vote of thanks to Mrs. J, Meier ran for her very able assistance at the thirty-fourth anniversary of the Frank lin Literary society. Her rich and full contralto voice, which she handles with such ease, shows rare and exquisite cul- tivation, her tones are as sweet and pure as those of the nightingale, and was listened to with much pleasure and ap- preciaton by both the public and mem- bers of the Franklin Literary society of Howard college, who extend to her their sincerest thanks.
 The convention of women's literary clubs, which met in this city last Wednesday and Thursday for the pur- pose of forming a federation of state clubs, was an enthusiastic one. Fifteen delegates were present, as follows Mes danes Sterling Wood and George B. Fla ger of the No-Name club of Montgom- cry; Selma, Misses Mary L. Robbins and Katherine Holley; Tuskaloosa, Mrs. William Jemison of the Kettle Drum club; Decatur, Mrs. Hidreath and Mrs. John Wyker; Birmingham, Cadmean Circle, Mesdames George c. Ball, John NJ Martin and James McLester; the Book club, Mesdames w. w. Willlerson and George L. Haven; the Clitolean, Mesdames c. B. Spencer and G. M. Crukshank; Pollock-Stephens alumni Miss Kate Morrow; Hippocrean, Misses . Jamie McLester, Laura Ferguson and Madge Smith; Pyerian, Misses Florrie Graves, Maybelle Sloss and Clyde Smith.
 parlors of the South Highlands Presby- terian church were beautifully deco rated with palms, dogwood and wild honeysuckles, and as far as possible the draperies and other decorations of the occasion were of yellow and white, the colors of the 'Cadmean circle, whose guests the representatives were while in the city. Mrs. Sterling Wood presided as temporary chairman with much dig nifty and grace. The permanent officers of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs were elected by ballot Thursday morning. They are President, Miss Mary l.. Robbins of Selma; vice-p presi- dent, Mrs. George B. Eager of Mont gemery; corresponding secretary, Mrs. John Wyker of Decatur; recording secre-
 
 ham treasurer. Mrs. Sterling A. Wood of Montgomery.
 The ladies, upon vote, decided to meet each May The intelligent and earnest way in which the subjects at hand were discussed and handled would have con vinced the most skeptical of the ad- visibility of conventions composed en- tirely of women.
 On Friday evening Miss Kathleen Hooper invited some of her friends to meet her guest, Miss Craig of Selma. The entertainment was Jenkins party" one of the most amusing games ina aginable. Miss Craig, the fair honoree, Winning the ladies' prize, a set of shirt waist buttons, and Mr. Charles Davis, tue gentlemen's, silver key ring. After deliciuos refreshments the guests reluc- tantly bid the charming hostess good night, after spending most pleasant evening. Those present were:
 z Miss Lila Smith and Mr. A. c. Gibson, Miss Kate Bell and MT Eugene Ware, Miss Koenig and MT. J. A. John, Miss Pattie Ruffner and MT. Charles Davis, Miss Ola Roden and Mir John Patton, Miss Virginia Sharpe and MT. T. c. Koenig, Miss Mary Clary and MT. Lundie Sloss, Mr. and Mrs Stark and Miss May Hooper, Messrs. Moody, Redd. Wilcox and Cowan
 In compliment to Misses Sstrunk of Montgomery and Averton of Memphis the spacious home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Jordan Smith was thrown open on last Thursday evening. The decora- tions were mainly maiden hair ferns and bridesmaid roses, and the entire house was beautiful The young ladies were never more lovely. Among those present were:
 Misses Sistrunk, Overton, Rogan, Redd Webb, Wilson, Arnold. Martin, smith Ila11 Lane, Morris, Conner, Earle, Clary, Me Kee.
 Messrs. Bradley, Martin, Watson Smith, Going, Williamson, Gri1er Barr Terry, Crowder, Hutton. Foster, Ward Dangaix, Finch, Fowlkes, Baugh, Bryan, zunts, Ellis, Miller, Carpenter Shipman, King, Perry, Howze, Redus, Mudd, Smith and Earle.
 The Thursday Evening Whist club was charmingly entertained by MT. and Mrs. B. F. Adams at their last meeting. Mrs. James Weatherly won the prize, a piece of bric2a-brac.
 At the Southside Baptist church at both services morning and evening, the Rev pr. Hawthorne of Atlanta will preach This gifted man is one of the most noted orators of the south. He Is known and beloved universally, and 1t will indeed be rare opportunity for us to hear two powerful sermons from such man. By special request some of the Easter music will be repeated in addi- .tion to other new music by the excellent choir of this church.
 The Philedonians are preparing to give another delightful dance on the moun- tain. Next Friday evening is the time set.
 s. H. Mathews.
 The advertiser whose name heads this article is a young man of sterling quail ities A, visit to his ware rooms and fnanufactory will surprise the citizens of Rirrningham.-. An Age Herald man was