Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-03


 
 The afternoon tea and evening reception rendered their friends by Mir. and Mrs. John R. Ryan last Friday in honor of their beautiful niece, Miss Louise Quarles, of Richmond, Va., was one of the most delightful social functions of the win ter. The home of Mir. and Mrs. Ryan on Col lege hill, South Highlands, is handsome and commodious, and was especially att tractive on Friday, with splendid palms and tropical plants giving suggestion or spring, while clouds and showers made the outside dark and gloomy. But inside there was glow and light and the fragrancs of roses, the bright talk of brilliant women and tho beauty of youth and happiness; Large numbers of married women called during the afternoon from 8 to o'clock, and Tn the evening the young people crowded the lovely home. band was hid behind bank of palms and played throughout the afternoon and evening. Delicious refreshments were served amid artistic surroundings. In the center of the dining room stood ble adorned with exquisite embroideries and refreshments, while pink azalia bloomed in the center. From the chandelier were hung ropes of smilax, which were attached to the cande- labra on the table, On smaller tables were roses, dainty chinaand embroideries, and pretty girls poured coffee, tea or choc- olate in an enticing way. Mrs. Ryan en- tertained her friends with delightful cor diality and consideration and was charm ingly assisted in these bospitabe offices by Miss Quarles.
 Mrs. Ryan and Miss Quarles stood iu the 6rst parlor to receive their guests. Mrs. Ryan's toilette was very handsome black silk, while Miss Quarlss' white satin and chiffon gown was an ideal one in beauty aud appropriateness. Mrs. Ryan was as sisted in receiving her guests by Miss Quarles, Mesdames Peete B. Clark, Victor Gage, Florence ThrockmorCon and George | c. Ball, also Miss Barbour of Kentucky and Miss Nettie Anderson of Birmingham. | There were four young maidens who as- | the refreshme They were Misses Laura Ferguson, Mary Johnston,. Daisy | Lewis and Fannie Meade. Birmingham has rarely had within her borders as | girl as Miss Quarles, and she is receiving | much social attention. Mrs. Ryan's re- | ception and tea will long be remembered as | one of most charming and enjoyable of Birmingham's social successes.
 In the death of Ward McAllister the l country loses Its most conspicuous private l citizen. While his ambitions were lim- fted, still he reached the goal of bis de- sires, something rarely accomplished Dy either men or women. He had his ab- surdities, which amused us all some times, but he was kindly and well bred and popu' lar among his associates. He was also | we'll born, and, while his talents were fre' | quently misdirected, he was never vnl- garian or boor.
 been severely criticised, but his letters to the newspapers contained much that was good and indicated an earnest desire on his part to elevate society. His was g unique position and one which, in all probability, will. not be occupied by any Other man for many years. He had social l genius which he permitted to dwarf hts other and stronger faculties, but he made of himself 6 success in the position he as. pired to. He might have become useful he had higher ambitions and nobler aspira' | tions.
 An elegant and highly enjoyable Sal home" was given Tuesday afternoon by Mrs, H. 6aks, at her handsome residence 630 Eighteenth street. During the after noon the guests were invited into thu spacious dining room, where 6 sumptuoul repast was served in courses, and consisted of all the delicacies of the season. The re- schwab of Paduoah, Ky,, Mrs. l. Levy O charming belle of Mobile, Ala, Thos
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 The following handsome cards have bee, | received: "Mrs. Rosalte Hereh Dagg af | nounces the marriage of her daughter
 CIsyton Thornton, to Mir. H. Virgil Rich
 ards, Thpfsday evening, Jdpuary 81, 1895
 Birmingham, Ala.'' The wedding was
 simple home qne, and the informal recep
 the relatives and oonn4ctions of tho bfid and groom. The ceremony was peffoffpe,
 by Rev. ]. A. Bryan, assisted by Rev. Drs
 B. D. Gray and John Barbour.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. Virgil Rlebards-~fn rs
 North 6sVeateenth street,.
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 A great treat ie in store for BirminQhar