Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-06

does, 10 one Of the most prominent iami- lies of Ala abamG, and because of her re- markable popularity and charm, Miss Pol lard's marriage excltes widespread inter- est.
 MT. Boykiu comes of noted south Ala bama family and is spoken of in high terms by many friends. The relatives and friends of Miss Pollard in Birmingham send herself and MT. Boykin the sweet est, The young couple will continue to live in Montgomery after their marriage.
 h the, congregation of the Catholic church there are now three literary circles, all in a fl lurishing condition. One is un- one directed by Miss Rabitte, and the third, composed of ten young women has for it's president or leader Miss Ddngaix, and its secretary Miss Annie O. Brien. All of these branches are doing effective work and hold frequent sessions full of interest and prsfit. On last. Thursday afternoon the circle known as Branch No. 9 of St. Paul's Literary and Biblical association, with Miss Dangaix as leader, met at the residence of Hon. F. P. O'Brien as the per upon Cardinal Wiseman was read by Miss 0 Briep, and afterwards followed an interesting discussion of "Fabiola,' the famous novel of Cardinal Wiseman. Branch No: will meet next Thursday aft ernoon with Miss McCrossin. The follow ing course of study is pursued by the young ladies: 1. The Bible. 9. History of the church by Brkauser. 8. Develop ment of old English thought by Azarias. (rhese are used as text books, but much supplementary reading is also done.3. 4. Current events. 5. Current literature. 6. Pads and fashions.
 The full course mappedPout by the Cath olic Reading circle ts more extensive, in- ciudinR physics and astronomy. but the young ladies selected the lighter part of the course and added "Fads and Fashions.'
 The Thursday Evening Euchre club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. James Weatherly, and the, prize, pretty cut glass dish, was won by Mrs. John s. Marks.
 Miss Bertha Woodward entertained the Little Jokers on Thursday afternoon and Mrs, Ben E. Moore carried off the prize, lovely bonhon dish. The club meets next wnh Mrs. Henry B. Gray.
 The members of the Book club were the guests of Mrs. Wimer Beard on Wednes- day sfternoon. N Notwithstanding the in- tense cold and the holiday season, 1t was large meeting. Owing to the holidays 1t be done on Wednesday, except that Mrs. N. E.. Barker should read ''rhs Bird' Cnristmas Carol. y This she did wonder- fully we'll.
 The Friday Afternoon Whist club were the gu ,sts of Miss Jane Warrington. Mrs. L. G.. Woodson and Mrs. J. 5. Marks tied Tor the prizs, and in cutting for it Mrs. Marks, won. It was beautiful pitcher.
 The following handsome invitation has been received: "Mr. W. o. Monroe re- quests the honor of your presence at the marriage of his daughter, Louise Perrin, to MT. George Thomas Atkinson of Birming- ham, Ala. on Wednesday evening, Janu- ary 9, 1895, at 8 o'clock, Methodist Epis- copai church, Eutaw, Ala. At home No. 4o0 Twenty first street, Birmingham, Ala, after January lS.p Enclosed was the card: "Mr. w. o. Monroe at home s: :3o o' clock. U The Eutaw Mirror has this to say ol the lovely girl, 10 whose marriage this invitation bids us: "The bride in this case has grown from wee tot 10 beautiful womauhood under daily observation. Her ripeuing mind and budding beauty have always drawn attention and created wish that when she left us it might be with one altogether worthy of the jswei he takes to his heart. We sincerely nope that these wishes and expectations will prove reali- ties, and that a life of unbounded prosper fly and unboundng happiness will result from the marriage to take place on the 9ih instant.'
 
 From the Sunday Times of Memphis the following account of 8 beautiful entertain ment given in honor of two of Brming- ham s loveliest belas is taken, and it will prove pleasant reading to the many friends Of the Misses Rogan: "One of the most elegantsm affairs given Tn Memphis this season was the umbrella card party, given by Mir. and Mrs. F. Goodbar Jones last Monday evening to their sisters, the Misses Rogan, of Birmingham, and Miss Overton sof this city. The home was Beautifully decorated in holly, mistle- toe and clruatIons. The cozy cup of tea served tue guests on arrival was only the beginning of the evenings Inequalities. The score cards were decorated with tiny un brellas and the appropriate verse: For winters snow and summers shine At the close of the game the hrst pr.zes, gold um brella clasps, were awarded Miss Louise Jordan aud Mir. Burlington, after which each guest was presented with silver one as souvenir of the evening. The ices were charming in individual umbrellas Misses Jordan. sneed, Taylor, Overton, Day. Martin, Starke, White, Hoiskell, Rainey, scraggs, Mallory. and Messrs. Burlington, Goetchens, Dunnavant, Mar tn, MeNeil, 0ysrton, Goodbsr Mallory, ews, MetcaIf, Brooks, Allison,. Brown, Rogan of Birmingham aud Air. and Mrs. John Oyerton.
 A call has -haen- -issned by the president, Mr. John M. Martin, for a meeting on "Wednesday morning of the woman's aux Hilary ofthe Commercial club, and it Is to be hoped that every Member VI SC present.
 Mir. Hunter Perish is in Birmingham, the guest of his uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. James c. Hunter.
 
 The beautiful card part eiven by MT.
 u1'dA' even