Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-04
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Miss Lizzie Thompson, the charming daughter of Secretary Thompson of the Commercial club, leaves today for an ex- tended visit to friends and relatives in Kentucky. Miss Thompson enjoys the unique distinction of being the best lady athlete in Birmingham, if not in the entire south. Those who have seen her Indian club swinging pronounce it per lection, both in grace and execution. She is also an expert wheelwoman, making a thrty-mile run recently in half day, and experiencing no i'll effects from it whatever. There is a story connected with Miss Thompsons adoption of these sports which those who criticise women for fol- lowing will likely modify in her case. Some four years ago she was declared to be inl the first stages of rapid decline by several physicians. She was sent to pr. Thompson of Shelbyville Tenn, for treat ment, and he recommended the wheel and athletic exercises as the best medicine she could take, and the result was that she is today perfectly sound in health and naturally quite fond of the medicine that has had such salutary effects upon her. But there is nothing of the new woman about her, unless 1t is that she trims her own hats, makes her own dresses and, besides is quite a good pianist and lin- guist and can cook as good meal as any chef in the land Her athletic suit is the much abused red "bloomers," and while she has never appeared publicly m thlS attire, she declares that she would do so II she expected to keep up her wheel, as no other costume is so conducive to comfort, skill and safety in riding as this. Her many friends in Birmingham wish her D. aasant visit and speedy return.
 
 Professor and Mrs. Guckenberger were entertained Friday evening S Rev, and Mrs P. T. Hale. Quite number Of friends l,a t,,trt tod f0 hn delighted with number of musical se- lections rendered by Professor and Mrs. Gueken berger.
 The dance on Red mountain Thursday night given by the popular Philhedonian club was a thoroughly delightful occa- sion. Quite number of the young so- ciety people attended it and whiled the hours away most pleasantly at that at tractive resort MT. John T. Patton led the german, assisted by Miss Minnie Taylor, a winsome Montgomery girl who has been the guest of Mrs. William Ro- senstihl for the past two weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. Allen w. Haskell will keep house the remainder of the summer at the handsome home of Peete B: Clarke, at Beeler station. Mrs. Haskell Is at Lookout inn, whither she went fort night since, but will return to the city in a day or two.
 
 Chancellor and Mrs. Thomas Cobbs leave to morrow for the coast of North Carolina to spend the remainder of the summer.
 Professor and Mrs. Guckenberger have been added to the choir of the Southside Baptist church, ana Will as sist in the services there today. Fro lessor Guckenberger will have charge or the organ and Mrs. Guckenberger Will sing solo at each service.
 Mrs. J. F. Graham and two daughters have returned home from Talladega, where they have been several weeks vis- iting realtives and friends.
 MT. and Mrs. John G. Bradley leave tomorrow for Chattanooga. They Will remain in that city a few days and then go to Bridgeport to spend short time with relatives of Mrs. Bradley.
 MT, Percy Terry has returned from weeks stay at Montgomery.
 The dance of the Clover Leaf Social club Friday night at North Birmingham park was a most enjoyable affair. This social organization has monthly dances, and the selection of North Birmingham park for this last one was a happy thought. The cool evening and the bright moon made 1t a fit occasion for the dance. The engagement of Miss Hannah Levy, an accomplished young lady of this city, to MT Henry J. Koch of Meridian, Miss, has been announced. Both these young people are very popular and are receiving the congratulations of many friends. Mir Koch is a prominent young business man of Meridian.
 A complimentary concert to H M. Hoffstadt vii be given at Lakeview next Wednesday night by Grambs military band, assisted by the Magic City Glse club
 Mr. c. A. Senn and family returned yesterday from Kentucky, where Mrs. Senn had been visiting several weeks.
 
 Mrs. Thomas Herndon. accompanied by her charming daughter, Miss Annie, left yesterday for Tuscumbia, where she will visit for several weeks. From there they go to Washington, in which city they will hereafter reside. Mrs. Herndon and Miss Herndon have many friends in Birming ham, who were loath to part with them and who wish for them much happiness in their new home.
 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Enslen gave a reception Thursday evening last to their accomplished daughter, Miss Velma, and her lovely guest, Miss Mary MOODY, or Tuskaloosa. A large number of the young society people responded to invi- tatons and were right royalty enter tained at this hospitable home.
 
 Miss Mary Moody has returned to her home in Tuskaloosa after a pleasant visit to Miss Velma Enslen, Fifth avenue. Misses Mary Griffin and Mae Simmons returned to the city yesterday after a very pleasant visit to the Misses Talley at Trussville.
 Miss Mamie Pearson has returned home from visit to friends in Annistcn. Miss Pearson is one of Birminghams sweet est and most attractive young women and Is admired by all who know her. While in Anniston she was shown a great many courtesies by the society people of that city.
 Miss Knoxie Walker of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. Ellie Shaber. Fifth ave- nue and Twentieth street.
 Society in Huntsville.
 Huntsville, Aug. 2.-(Special Corre-