Birmingham state herald., 1895-10-13
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tary; Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper of San Fran cisco, treasurer, and Mrs. Fanny Purdy Palmer of Providence. auditor.
 The club spirit Is also abroad in the south. The Women's club of New Or leans is a progressive organization. It's president is Mrs. Davis Sumter Marks, a representative southern woman. In the. west womens clubs are also fiour1snlng. Chicago club women shine forth brilliant ly, while within the state of Ohio there are said to be thirty-nine women's clubs.
 The Atlanta Journal has this account of the reading of Mrs. Mary Lanier, wife of the late Sidney Lanier. which will be Of interest to many Alabamians:
 The recent announcement that Mrs. Mary Lanier would give three readings at the Young Mems Christian association building, devoted to the literary work of her late eminent husband, Sidney Lanier, has attracted no small share of public at- tention.
 Sidney Lanier was well known as a na- tive of Georgia and a gallant Confeder- ate soldier. Such of his poems as the Marshes of Glynn," the Song of the Chattahoochee" and his masterpiece, en- titled Symphony" will be conspicuous feature of the programme.
 It is needless to say that there is a fla vor of romance in the career of this great scholar and perhaps the greatest of American, poets. This enterprise of Mrs. Lanier ought to be a source of remuner- ation, richly merited by her steadfast devotion to the memory of that truly great man. The programme Is as fol- lows.
 Words of greeting-Rev. I. & Hopkins. D. D.
 Prayer-Rev William Shaw.
 Int nf o,,ta ID Hopkins.
 Reading, Songs of the Chattahoo- chee." Marshes of Glynn''-Mrs. Lanier
 Reading. sonnet-Mrs. Louie M. Cor don.
 Reading, unsophisticated letters of Sid- ney Lanier, "The Tournament" and oth- CT short poems--Mrs. Lanier. s-,
 Mrs. James L. Parker and family of Livingston, Ala, are the guests for a few days of MT. and Mrs. James A. Going on Fifth avenue.
 Miss Alama Lane went to Atlanta on Thursday where she will remain for week or ten days with her friend, Mrs. Carter
 Miss Lucille Fitzsimmons will return tomorrow from visit of several months 10 relatives in Monticello and Atlanta. Ga.
 MT. L. P. Hill, who has so many friends in Birmingham. left yesterday afternoon for his brothers plantation in Louisiana, where he will spend the winter. MT. Hill will assist his brother with his planting interests
 A bicycle club has lately been organized and already much interest is felt in this fashionable exercise by some of the ladies on the South Highlands. The members and few outside friends generally prac- lice in the evenings on Highland avenue and are becoming expert riders. Thus far the club is composed of the following members Mrs. David Roberts. Mrs c. P Perrin, Mrs. J. D. Krkpa trick, Miss Lucille Fitzsimmons and Miss Edith Ward.
 Mrs Conner Sr., of Eufaula and Mrs. Kerdue are the guests of MT. and Mrs. B. B. Conner on the South, Highlands. Q
 The Nineteenth Century club was en- tertaiHed on last Wednesday afternoon by Miss Bertha Koenig. Cesman Doyle's life and works were discussed by the members. Miss Chisolm had an excellent synopsis and criticism of "The Refu- gees" Miss Bertha Koenig served tempt ing refreshments after the literary ex- ercses. The Nineteenth Century club will meet next with Miss Rinnie Leigh Head.
 The Highland Euchre club did not meet during the past week.
 The first meeting for the season of 1885, 96 of the Mendelssohn Music society was held Thursday evening, when the follow ing officials were elected: Vice-prcsident, Prof. F. M. Roof; secretary. MT. R. B. Seymour; treasurer MT. E. l.. Farley, H. brarian, MT. l.. Lanier. The office of president of this popular club has not yet been definitely filled. The music committee is composed of the following members: Messrs William Calder and w. E. Smith. Mrs. R. S. Munger and Mrn. R. L. Brooks. Prof Benjamin Gucken- berger was elected musical director. The first rehearsal of the club will occur to- morrow (Monday) evening, when it is to be hoped a large number will be present.
 The Birmingham Art league begins the season with every prospect of success and with an enthusiasm on the part of the members which argues the greatest prosperity and progress. At meeting held a few days ago the following off cers were elected: President MT. Will liam Otho Beall; vice-president Mrs. E. G. Stevens: secretary, Miss Buell.; treas urer, Mrs. William s. Lowell. Mir. Par ish will soon return from Europe, where he spent the summer in the best stu dios of the continent. Miss Copeland is one of the 4nost active members of the art league and has charge of the classes in china painting. as ussual.
 The ladies interested in the annual chrysanthemum show are greatly en- couraged by the widespread interest be- ing felt in the matter. The show will proba bly, begin on the 7th or Sth of No vember The place for the exhibit has not vet been fully decided upon, but will he within few days. The various com mittees for the exhibition were appointed on Monday afternoon. Any particular information regarding the chrysanthe- mum show can l.. s%cured by writing to