Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-15

read by request. a paper upon the Eng fish Parliament" written by Mrs. J. c. Henley; Mrs J. D. Moore read selections from the writings of John Quincy Ad- ans. and Mrs. Thomas D. Parke read one of Hezekiah Butterworth's best stories After the serving of delightful refreshments the Cadmean Circle ad- joufned to meet next-qwith Mrs. R. D. Johnston on the South Highlands.
 Capt. and Mrs. John G.. Smith will go to Atlanta this afternoon.
 At the reception to be given Tuesday by Mrs. R. D. Johnston and Mrs. George L. Haran, in honor of Miss Alice Force of Kentucky, Miss Annie Erwin of North Carolina, Miss Emma Whitfield of Vir- ginia, and Miss Virginia Sharpe of North Carolina, the married and unmarried friends will be entertained, but at differ ent hours. The married ladies are in- vited from to o'clock in the afternoon of Tuesday, and the young people from 8 to Il o'clock in the evening. The re- ception will be held at the handsome home of Gen. and Mrs. R. D. Johnston, Twelfth avenue, South Highlands, and will be charming social function.
 The Thursday Evening Euchre club was delightfully."- entertained by MT. and Mrs. John P. Tillman, at their handsome home on Highland avenue. After many spirited and closely contested games, the prize, an exquisite Dresden china powder box was won by Mrs. A. G. Smith. Mrs. Tillman served delicious refreshments during the evening. The club will meet next Friday evening with MT. and Mrs. James Weatherly.
 Miss Mary Clare Milner gave beauti- full carnation luncheon yesterday after noon at o'clock at her home on Park avenue, complimentary to the visiting belles who are now adding to the charm of Birmingham's social life. Exquisite pink and white carnations were used in profusion in the decorations; and as souvenirs of the beautiful function. The table was adorned with bowls of them, and the rooms were fragrant with their spicy odor. Candelabras held pink can dies, and lovely embroideries carried out the dainty color scheme, of plnk ana white The menu was delicious and elaborate, and was served in ten courses. Miss Miners charming hospitality was enjoyed by the following guests: Miss Tatum and Miss Stratton of Memphis, Miss Leila Johnston of Eufaula, Miss Erwin of North Carolina, Miss Whitfield of Virginia, Miss Force of Kentucky, Miss Sharpe of North Carolina, and Messrs. George D. Allison, Frank Ellis, Nat l.. Miller, w. J. Boles, Will Hutton, w. C. Agee. Walter Smith and MT. Churchill of Chicago.
 
 The Edgewood Literary circle met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Burt Por- ter on Thirtieth street, South Highlands. The life and writings of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe were discussed by the members Mrs. J. A. Montgomery read a sketch of Mrs. Stoves life, and Mrs. Harry Harsh read selections from "Un- cle Toms Cabin.' After the literary programme was completed Mrs. Porter served dainty refreshments. The Edge wood circle will meet next with Mrs. William H. Johnston on College hill.
 Two grand Christmas entertainments are announced by the Birmingham Gel lege of Music, under the direction of Pro- lessor Boyce, on Thursday, the 18th. and matinee on the following Saturday af- ternoon. The programmes have been prepared upon a more elaborate scale than usual and will contain many splen- did artistic numbers. Both concerts will be given in Seals hall.
 The members of the Clionian club were the guests of Mrs. Robert McLester on Friday afternoon. The quotations were full of Christmas sentiment and cheer. Miss Bessie Blinn read one of Charles Dickens Christmas stories, and Mrs. J. w. Barclay read "Traditions and Le-