Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-19
]. l. CHALIFOUX < O.,
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Branch of J. L. Chalifoux. Lowell Mass:
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

(All items of social interest will be gladly noted in these columns if sent to Mrs George c. Ball, Nineteenth street. between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, South hlgh- lands. Telephone 9SS)
 Miss Leila Johnston. the beautiful south Alabama belle who has been spending a fortnight with Mrs. John w. Tomlinson, leaves Friday for Atlanta, where she will remain until after the holidays with Mrs. Judge Simmons at the Kimball house.
 Mrs. Caswell P. Ellis of New Orleans returned home Tuesday, leaving many friends to regret that her visit to Bir- mingham was so brief:
 The first grand Christmas concert by the pupils of the Birmingham College of Music will be given this evening at 7:45 o'clock at Seals hall. programme of unusual merit has been prepared for the occasion. The second concert occurs Saturday afternoon at the same place. Mrs. Stafford Smith, accompanied by Master Charles Pollard Woodson. left yesterday afternoon for visit of several days to relatives in New Orleans.
 Miss Minnie Calhoun of Carlowville, Ala, is the guest of her cousins, Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Woodson. on the South High lands
 Mrs. ]. M. Davidson delightfully."- en- tertained the Tuesday Afternon Whist club The prize, an exquisite Dresden China candlestick, with candle and love ly shade. was won by Mrs. w. J. Grad dock. Mrs. B. F. Moore was elected member of the club After the serving of delicious refreshments the club ad- journed to meet next at Mrs. B. l.. Wy mans Tuesday, December 31. There will be no meeting during next week. Miss Cole of Augusta, Ga, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. John Sibley, on the South Highlands. will re- turn to her home Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. w. A. Chenoweth enter tained number of friends Monday even- ing complimentary to MT. and Mrs. D. M. Forker.
 A musical and social treat is promised our community, as the following letter. which has been received by number of Birmingham ladies. indicates:
 "The Tulane University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin clubs will give concert in your city on Thursday, December 26. 1895.
 We would ask that you allow us to use your name as one of the patronesses on this occasion which we intend making big society event.
  ing your consent. Very truly,
 "A. C. EUSTIS.
 "H. G. DUFOUR." The following handsome invitation Is gratefully acknowledged:
 Grand winter concert at the Southern Female University and Conservatory of Music and Art. Anniston. Ala. Thurs day evening. December 19. 1895.
 You are respectfully invited to attend.
 IANES
 Principals. "H. G. LAMAR. Business Manager" Enclosed Is the card of Miss Lora Wood one of the promising students of the Southern Female university.
 At the East Lake Atheneum this even ing an entertainment of great interest will be given by the students. An ex- ceptionaly fine programme has been ar ranged, and many friends from the city will go out to enjoy the exercises The Atheneum will give short Christmas vacation, reopenng on the 31st instant The following is the programme for this evening:
 Instrumental solo--Mis Lida Palmer. Recitation Ada Scott.
 Debate between representatives of the Castalian and Tritouian Literary socie- ties. Subject Resolved That charac- ter Is the power that rules the world" Affirmative, Miss Leah Russell Miss Jessie Miller: negative. Miss Lyle Pratt. Miss Iva Hinman.
 Instrumental duet-Misses Strickland and German.
 Rectation--Miss Mary Aldridge.
 Class chorus.
 The public is cordially invited to at. tend the exercises this evening at the Atbeneum.
 The following programme indicates the splendid performance to be given this evening at Seals hall by ihe pupils of the Birmingham College of Music:
 "Marche Militaire' q. P. Sousa)-Pian- os, Misses E. Minor. J. Rogers. J. OK ford, E. owen, M. McClesky. I. Mushat. F. Nabb, J. Norris, A. Smith. L. Eubank. M Fowler. !. Smith. l.. Fowler. M. Smith, E. Johnston, A. Jameson. A.