Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-03


 O. Lane one upon Calvert, Lord Balti- more" Mrs. William B. Leedy read a sketch of John Winthrop and Cotton Mather" Mrs. John London paper upon Peter Stuyvesant," and Mrs. John M Martin read a selection from IrvingS "Knickerbockers History of New York ' Mrs. William s. Lowell was elected to represent the Cadmean circle at the con- gress of women's clubs held in Atlanta Mrs. Sims served delicious and tempt ing refreshments after the literary pro, gramme was completed. The circle will meet next Friday afternoon with Mrs John M. Martin.
 The Little Jokers' Euchre club held a most enthusiastic and successful meet ing last Thursday afternoon with Mrs Allen w. Haskell, at Mrs. J. T. Nixons and reorganized for the present season, with the following members: President, Mrs. Henry B. Gray; secretary and treas urer, Mrs. Corinne Little; Mrs Henry l.. Badham, Mrs. Winner Beard Mrs. A. w. Haskell Mrs Louis " Clark, Mrs. Wal ker Percy, Mrs. Jack w. Johnston Mrs. Richard Randolph, Mrs. Paul Freeman, Mrs. B. r. Moore, Mrs. Eugene Brown and Misses Kate Earle. Mary c. Milner, Madge Parsons, Jennie Porter, Louise Rucker Lucille Smith, Bertha Woodward Mamie Pearson and Mamie Morrow. The first regular meeting will be held next Thursday afternoon at Mrs. H. B. Gray's at 2 o'clock sharp, and every member is urged to attend promptly.
 The following invitation has been re- ceived: "Mr. and Mrs. Bushrod w. Bell invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter, Katie Clement, to MT Charles H. Van Hess Scholar, Thursday afternoon, November Ia, at 2:30 o'clock First Baptist church, Birmingham, Ala" Although Miss Bell and MT. Scholar have op1y residad in Rirrntp pha m few years they have lived here long enough to form a very large circle of friends, who rejoice in their happiness and ex- tend to them the heartiest congratula- tions. H.55
 Mrs. Thomas H. Molton, at her hand some home on Twentieth street, South Highlands gave a beautiful luncheon on Friday afternoon in compliment to Miss Allene B. Morris. This was lovely farewell to this attractive young girl, who will, after four years spent in Bir- mingham, go with her parents pr. and Mrs J. c. Morris, to Nashville to reside. Mrs. Notions home. was elaborately adorned with autumn leaves and yellow chrysanthemums, and every detail car ried out the pretty scheme of color, vel low and white. The menu cards were quaint and exceedingly artistic and pret- ty. They resembled booklet, and the front page was tinted in soft yellow and gliding. In old lettering writ in gold on the front page was inscribed, "In the year MDCCCXCV. This 1 day of Nov Complimentary to Allene Bashford Nor ris." On the other page was the following dainty and unique menu:
 Bare Coughs. Falling Leaves. |. Rain a la Cats and Dogs. Indian Summer served warm with Sweet Memories. Brooding Mists wrapped in Silence. Family Parties preserved in Unity. Grooming Boards, Sauce de Bon Appetit. Gratitude garnished with Mirth, Worth. Minds, Glaces. Preside Frolics. Hoods and Muffiers. Bonfires.
 This beautiful bit of art was tied with yellow ribbon. The following young la dies were Mrs Notions guests: Misses Allene B. Morris, Kate Earle, Mollie Jor- dan, Mamie Pearson, Margaret Smith, Mary Cleary, Kate Rogan, Sarah Rogan, Mary Claire Miner, Lizzie Hutton. Mary George Linn, Mamie Morrow and Miss Oyerton of Memphis. The following young gentlemen were invited by Mrs. Motion to join the young ladies at 6 o'clock: Messrs. N. L. Miller, Will P. Ward. Lee C. Bradley, ". J. Boles Ar | thur C. Crowder, I. F. Young, Percy Ter ry, Solon Jacobs George D. Allison, Frank Foster Thomas H. Benners, k. Il.
 Baugh, Hugh Morrow and Mitchell Will liamson.
 Miss Morris leaves Tuesday for her new home at Nashville and carries with her the esteem and regard of cur entire com munity.
 Miss Gena Tunstall of Greensboro, Ala, is the guest of Miss Marie Nelson on Twenty-first street.
 Miss Overton of Memphis is visiting Misses Sarah and Kate Rogan on Sev- enth avenue.
 Miss Charlie Garner of Columbus, Miss, left Friday for her home after very delightful visit to her relatives, MT. and Mrs Richard Randolph. It is the hope of her many friends that she may soon re- turn to Birmingham.
 The regular monthly meeting of the woman's auxiliarly of the Young Mems Christian association will be held next Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, instead of Wednesday afternoon, in the parlors of the association.
 The gentlemen having charge of the matter are meeting with the most grat- flying success in the sale of season tick cts to the various entertainments to be given by the Birmingham Music club. This club is forging to the front with a large and enthusiastic membership. A list of the patronesses will appear as soon as possible.
 The following invitation has been re- ceived by many friends in Birmingham: -
 Mrs. J. M. Darby requests your pres ence at the marriage of her daughter. Lula, to MT w. L. Robertson Thursday evening. November7, 2, 1895. at S:30 o'clock. Baptist church. Avohdale. Ala"
 Both Miss Darby and MT. Robertson have many friends and well wishers in our city, who congratulate them upon their approaching marriage.