Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-17
Social and Otherwise.

IAll items of social interest will be gladly P noted in this column If sent to Mrs. George c. Ball. zI5I Highland avenue.
 The address of the Commercial club to the press of Alabama is timely and patri- otic. It. indicates desire on the part of many of our leading business men to do something to improve the material cood- tion oi our state. No one who has, with out prejudice or bias, observed the lack of prosperity which prevails throughout our borders can fail to come to the conclusion that we are individually responsible for much of it. We can boast of a climate un- surpassed. a soil adapted to the cultivation of almost everything that grows and which the outside world consumes; there is no limit to our coal, iron ore and lime rock, the same products which have made other sections of the country rich beyond the telling. So neither .sthings on earth or in the sky or under the earth' can be held responsible for our poverty and back wardness. The trou ble is with ourselves, and the Commercial club has struck the keynote of the situation. II the press of Alabama and the people of the state will begin a campaign against so much and such never ending politics we shall soon begin to note a change In our cond1- ton. The excite ement and agitation of our citizens in every part of the state over every possible office, from constable to governor, indicates an energy and nervous power, which, II directed in other and more help ful channels, would soon make us wealthy and powerful people. And the generous labor of friends for an especial ! eand. dat,-i labor which sometimes takes | men for days ana weeks from their legiti- mate business-shows the self-sacrificing spirit of Ala bamians, which entities tbem 10 great reward in this and better life. One of The definitions given by Webster of politics IS s'devoted to a scheme rather than principle,' and surely we cannot deny the truth or this after our experiences F of the past few years. Webster might have added with equal force that politics is Ia mania, malignant, dangerous and con- . tagious." And the time has come when not only the press Of the state, but every loyal Alabamlan should take stand for D more business and less poiitics.' The amount of money, time and energy often expended by meu to secure even fnsignih- capt offices would make them and their families comfortable for more than the time of their incnmbency. And alas! the schemes frequently resorted to by the apx ious office seeker leaves him not only re- duced to financial bankruptcy, but some- times with few assets on the side of honor. But the most serious danger of all-for it concerns the entire state-is that the busi- ness interests of Alabama are constantly brought 10 a staDdstill because a few oftice- seekers and their friends are disturbing the equilibrium Of the com monwealth by their appeals and agltatlons in every hamlet, county and district. The time has arrived r when we must have less politics and more business, less schemes and more princi- pies. less office seekers and more states men.
 The Happy Thoughts Literary circle did not meet the past week, owing to the severe and indictment weather.
 The ladies having in charge the bazaar for the benefit of Temple Emanuel have wisely determined to postpone 1t from next Monday until the Monday following, Feb ruary 25.
 Miss Alice Brooks, daughter of the late Judge William M. Brooks, was quietly married on last Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at Tallahassee, Fla, to Mir. Rus sell Rogers. The marriage ceremony oc- cured at St. Paul's church. MT. and Mrs. Russell Rogers will reside at Jackson vile, Fla., 120 First street. The many friends of Judge and Mrs. Brooks and of Mrs. Rogers desire for the young bride and groom future of great prosperity and happiness.
 The Thursday Evening Euchrs club was entertained by MT. and Mrs. John s. Marks, on the South Highlands, and the prizs, royal Worcester vase, was won 
 erly and Mr. Golf tied for the prize and in cutting for it MT. Coffin won.
 The Valentine german, given by the young ladies to the members of tho Pnilhe- donian club, was most enjoyable social functon, notwithstanding the fearful weather. Every arrangement and detail conducive 10 the pleasure of their guests was faithfully carried out by the pretty hostesses, and nothing was lacking to ~i~ko 1x.Is f.~I There is one woman 1 wot of who, having in the ages past been Salamander, and is not yet entirely evolved from her tropical tender cies, deeply regretted her inability to,be present on Thursday evening, owing to; the arctic weather which prevailed. She nevertheless greatly appreciated the courtesy and consideration Of the young ladies aud hopes the s'beautiful snowD is sufficient excuse for any apparent lack of ofappreciatiou.
 The members of the Little Jokers Card clab were the guests of Mrs. Eugene l.. Brown on last Thursday afternoon. The tally cards were pretty Valentines, in keep ing with the spirit of the day. The prize, handsome cut glass bowl, was won by Miss Kate Earle. After refreshments were served the club adjourned to meet with Miss Hattie Hewitt next Thursday after noon. This will be the last meeting before Lent.
 Miss Mary Ella Yancey of Athens, Ga., is visiting her cousin, Miss Lucie Harrell. Miss Yancey is the daughter of MT. Good Joe .Yancey and granddaugh hter of the Hon. William l.. Yancey, and will receive most cordial welcome in Alabama, the na- tive state of her father and the state which will ever glory in the genius of her distin- gutshed grandfather.
 Next Wednesday from 2 .to 6 o'clock NIrai- nj ua Vi ha at t.nr n hal in compliment to her sister, Miss Ger trude Marks of Texas. This will be the last of Mrs. Sinnige's receptions previous to Lent.