Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Highlands, will meet With no delay in reaching me.
 Mrs. Johnston of Knoxville, Tenn, who is pleasantly remembered as Miss Beatrice Caldwell, is visiting Mrs. l.. F. Worl. at Lakeview.
 Miss Kate Earle will entertain Mir. and Mrs. Hampton Sidney Smith at an elegant german this (Thursday) even ing at o'clock.
 l am in receipt of a catalogue of the Columbia Institute for Young Ladies lo- cated at Columbia, Tenn, and the old- est girls school in the south. It was founded in 1886, and during the half cen" tury of it's history has accomplished much towards the advancement of cd ucation It's natural advantages are un- surpassed, being charmingly situated in a country that is the garden spot of the world Its system is thorough and scholastic, the faculty and instructors taking front rank with the educators of the south. Bishop Quintard of Ten nessee is president and Rev. F. A. Shoup, D. D.. is professor of mathemat. ics. philosophy and astronomy. Fhen over, around and through it ali is the influence of the mother church that teaches her children the meaning of lIlOSe SI6Iltl WOIuS Ol w HitAiNi
 "Go, put your creed
 Into your deed"
 Miss Belle Strauss is the lovely wis itor of Mrs. Lowenthal, on Eighth ave nue.
 Miss Nicely of Memphis. who was chosen maid of honor to Miss Helen Gould, acted as sponsor for the "oid Chicks" as they are affectionately termed in the Bluff City.
 Messrs. Walter Smith, Henry Going. Arthur Crowder, William Mudd Martin Thomas Watson, Lee Bradley and C. D Smith left Tuesday morning to try thpr luck as fishermen and to have 1oiiy good time.
 Mrs Robert Jemison has issued invi- tations for a card party Friday after noon. in compliment to that charming and elegant social queen, Mrs. String fellow of Montgomery. Ala.
 
 Houston, Tex, has thrown wide open the gates of her city to receive the rem nant of that glorious band who went forth to die or conquer, for liberty, Dixie and Lee" Miss Winnie Davis, the child of the Confederacy; Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of "our Lee;' the valiant Cor don and other illustriouS men and wo- men will be there to thrill to the strains of Dixie and feel the hot tears rise at the sight of tattered bullet-ridden flags. Though with them only in spirit, over the distance 1 wait fervent God bless the stars and bars and the heroes who wore the grey"
 Messrs. Ben Carter, James H. Little and Judge B. M. Allen went to Memphis last night to the sound money conven- ton.
 The grand concert given by Prof. J. Morton Boyce at Seals hall Tuesday evening was a remarkable illustration of the power of musical genius, and the influence of an event on the minds of the public.
 The choruses were beautifully trained, and sang with such accuracy and per feet meditation that their voices seemed one grand note of celestial harmony.
 Misses Morrow and Coffin and Mrs. Chalifoux were exquisitely artistic in their different roles. The violin solo by MT. Oliver Chalifoux was a gem-an eX- quisite plucking from classic art, and rendered with the soul of musician and the touch of an artist. It swept over the heart like a wrath of dead memories, every note the cry of an imprisoned soul. And again, like an echo swept from an angels harp. When the music ceased we were recalled to earth again, but 1t was transition rom the S0It gleam or twilight stars to the garish light of day.
 The entire audience was disappointed by the absence of MT. J. E. Gillies.
 "In Thee Alone" was centered many pleasant anticipations.
 The orchestra was one grand burst of majestic sound, from the first superb overture to the last note of the Poet and Peasant"
 Professor Boyce has given unerring and conclusive proof of his proficiency as musician, teacher and director. This ability to always be ready, to always fill ones place and do one's work, and be in perfect rhythmic accord with the occa- sion is far more a matter of pschic than physical power. Did the fairies bend over his cradle and lay upon him the spell of rhythmic success? We will soon have in our midst col lege of music. It will be a wonderful education Quite aside from the enjoy ment there is such a fund of culture and stimulus in music that no one can afford to lose so great an opportunity. Opportunity is the open door. Mr L. B. Musgrove has returned from Montgomery. He was the able repre- sentative of Jasper for the Girls Indus- | trial school, showing the advantages of | his enterprising little city with his usual | D.,,,obo~, Do,ot