Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-21
Social and Otherwise.

In severing my connection with the AGE HERALD 1 confess to a sadness which is natural and with which l am confident every mau and woman who has spark of sentiment will sympathize. To me the work has been congenial, and while have fallen far short of my aspirations my friends have been lenient and have encour. aged and sustained me in & way very grate- ful and refreshing. To these kindly friends, desire to extend the sincerest gratitude.
 My associations and connections with the entire force of the AGE-HERALD, editorial, business and mechanical. have been of the kindliest possible nature, aye, aud more than that, for as body of true friends, all actuated by the sames purpose, we have labored together for a common cause. When assumed charge of this department my newspaper experience was too limited to be counted for or against me-as one the pleasantest welcome from the staff and was given by them every assistance within their power. To MT. Vaughan, cashier; MT. Grace, Harweil, Lindsay, Mack and Frank Evans, Jr., l feel personally indebted for very many and constant courtesies and considerations, which went far towards making my work one of genuine pleasure. And then Messrs. Pulliam, foreman, and woman's department was an innovation, always exercised such gratifying patience in waiting for "copy" and uttered no word of complaint when womanly "last words" were added to an already lengthy manuscript. sa
 And now in parting, in professional way, with Mir. Frank V. Evans, receiver and managing editor, desire to express in a small measure the gratitude I feel to- wards him for his constant encouragement, appreciation and genuine interest in my work, which proved an inspiration to higher endeavor. He gave me an oppor- tunity to enter a field of labor long desired by me, and whether the future holds for me success or failure the past will ever be rich in memories of his kindness. The ties formed in the offices of the AGE-HER- AID with these different friends trust will become stronger as the years go on. And now that our professional paths separate there need be DO lessening of friendly inter- est, built upon esteem and high regard. In entering upon my new duties with another paper l carry with me memories of the AGE HERALD and its staff which are full of pleasure, and with which there is not single IalD con nnected.
 We shall all meet constantly, each en- deavoring with all the intensity of his or her nature for the success of the different papers, and we should besr in mind that 1t Is only the small soul which has space for constant antsgonisms, and that generous emulation can exist without animosities. Alabama and Birmin gham are large enough and great enough for all enter. prises; and southern genius and southern honor always rise above the small and bitter things of life.
 Friends may differ and still be Friends, provided they have big hearts, big souls and big brains. And 1 believe my AaE- HERALD friends and l will always have faith in each other even if l am a part of The State.
 The following very handsome invitation has been received and I acknowledge with much pleasure the courtesy of MT. William B. Baukhead: The debating societies of the law departments of Colum bian and Georgetown universities request the pleas ure of your presence at a joint debate at Metzerott music hall on Monday evening, March IS, at o'clock. Judges, Maj. J.. W. Powell, John $. Gotten, Esq, Hon. Lawrence Gardner.
 Debaters-Columbian, affirmative, Fred Achen bach, Guy Underwood, Adolphe Mcneil Sayre; Georgetown, negative, John 5. Leahy, William B. Bankhead. Thomas
 Henry K. Beck, chairman.
 Subject-Resolved, That the bonds here- after issued by the United States govern ment shall be paid, principal and interest, specifically in gold.
 The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club was entertained by Mrs. Joseph R. Smith, Jr. The guests were presented with lovely punches of violets, and all the decorations carried out the violet idea In color and de- sign. The prize, exquisite gold and silver fork, in case lined with violet silk, was won by Mrs. James WeatherIy. The club will next meet with Mrs. w. c. Estes.
 On Easter Monday Mrs. J. T. Nixon will give tea from 3 to in the afternoon and from to F in the evening. During the evening the rooms will be arranged for dancing, and as is always the case with Mrs. Nixon' 8 entertainments, there will be a merry crowd present, both in the after noon and evening.
 The social given by the congregation of the South Highland Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening was very enjoyable function, and brought the members of that 1ourishing church together in kindly so cial intercourse.
 This evening at the First Baptist church at 8 o'clock the musicale rendered music lovers by Gen. E. w. Fucker and the
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