Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-17

praises Of men waited to him as he sailed out upon the tremendous sea of death. My guide touched him gently. "Holmes, said he, "go not in there, you could not bear the suffering which has come upon the others; the end is not yet, there is still much time ahead of these women who live and write upon the earth. - Oliver Wen dell Holmes paused, and with a smile re- piled: Fl fear them not, and to the other great men and women who have lived there shall coma rest and peace. They are avenged. | bear them glad tidings, for many of the women who study and write are now suffering tortures words can describe, for they are struggling h the un- tellable agouies of psychical reeearch.' My guids, in a voice vibrant with joy, bade me adieu; his wings touched me as he spread them for flight, and the touch awoke me, but wondered, and still do wonder, how much was true and how much dream!
 Mrs. Henry L. Pope of Louisville. Ky, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. Bruce Morson, on the South Highlands. Mrs. Pope is state regent for Kentucky of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and is one of the most cultivated and dis tinguished represen tatives of that state of famous women.
 MT. Charles P. Perrin, formerly of Ten nessee, but now connected with the Corona Coal company, has purchased the residence of Maj. George c. Ball. He will immedi- ately enlarge and improve it. Mir. and Mrs. Perrin will be very charming additions to the social life of Birmingham, and will receive cordial welcome from our people.
 
 Mrs. Eugene Underwood of Kentucky is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William T. Underwood, on the South Highlands. Mrs. Underwood Is accompanied by her son MT. Fred Underwood.
 MT. Ed Smith, who returned from the University of Tuskaloosa several days ago on account of illness, is much better aud will soon be entirely recovered.
 The Cadmean circle was entertained by Mrs. c. M. Williams at her home on the South Highlands last Friday afternoon. After the usual business programme paper upon 'The Perceptions' was read by Mrs. J. D. Moore, one upon "The Inn portance of Cultivating the Perceptions" by Mrs. Thomas D. Parke, and a selection from James Freeman Clark, 'How to Cul- tivate the Perceptions" was read by Mrs. Anna o. Pbelan. Delicious refreshments journed to meet next Friday afternoon at 8: 30 o' clock with Mrs. J D. Moore.
 Mrs. Thomas D. Parke is visiting relatives in Selma.
 MIS- M. 1s 0iUbS VIII mONe iutO ucT home on Highland avenue about April l. Dr. Caldwell and his family will probably go into the city at that time.
 Miss Kirk gave charming luncheon to a few friends on Thursday in compliment to home of Mir. and Mrs. McTaffe, South Highlands. The menu was very dainty and the floral decorations-jonquils and smilax-were especially lovely. Miss Smith is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. R. L. West.
 Mr. Hampton s. Smith is in the city re- ceiving as usual the heartlest welcome from many friends.
 Miss Ella Lyons. who recently spent sev- eral weeks in Birmingham returned few days ago to her home in Charlottesville, Va. She received during her stay in this city an unusual Amount of social atten tion |, and no wonder, for her magnetic charm, her cultivation and her brilliant conversa- spent severa. years of her childhood in Bir- mingham, and during her visit renewed many former ties and made very many new ones. The hope is constantly expressed by all friends that her parents, Judge and Mrs. T. B. Lyons, may decide to return to Birmin ng ham to reside in the near future.
 Mrs. Plosser, MT. Charles Plosser and Miss Bennie Plosser are low residing with Mir. and Mrs. Caldwell Bradshaw, on High land avenue.
 The ladies of the First Methodist church are arranging to publish an Easter supple ment to the Christian Advocate, aud it will no doubt be a great success, judging from then ecouragement the ladies are receiving in different ways.
 The Junior Endeavor society of tue Cum berland Presbyterian church gave de- lightful entertain D ment Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. G. w. Fordyce on Fifth avenue. This society was organized by Rev. K. D. Wear soon after accepting the pastorate of this church, and is com posed of little tots from to 10 years of age. This was their first entertainment, and every part of the well-arranged pro- gramme, consisting of music, recitations The violin solo of Master Luther Wear, with piano accompaniment by his sister, Miss Leone Wear, deserves special men tion. This young boy has wonderful musical talent, and no doubt has a bright future ahead of him. The success of the entertainment was due to the untiriny et- forts of two young members of the Senior Endeavor society, Misses Pearl Fordyce and Josie Cole. Quite gratifying sum was realized, with which the children in- tend to start fund for the purpose of placing a window in the new church which this congregation in- tends to erect at an early date. cial at the parsonage Tbursdey evening. Rev. MT. Wear and Mrs. Wear throw open their doors once a month, and in this man. ner encourage the kindliest intercourse be- tween the parishioners.