Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

mic des Beaux Arts in 1851; was appoint ed officer d-instruction publique" in 1869 and became director of the ConSerYato1re de Musque in 1871.
 l He had been a commander of the Le- zion of Honor since 1860. and grand off, cer since January. 1881"
 lThe Nineteenth Century club was en- tertaned on Wednesday afternoon by Misses Augusta and Lutie Sharpe at their home, on Fifth avenue. The writings of Miss Wilkins and Charles Egbert Grad dock were discussed by the young ladies, and papers bearing on their works were read by several of the members. After enjoying refreshments, the club ad- iourned to meet next with Miss Margaret Smith
 It is not often that a city the size of Birmingham, a southern city especially, has such an art teacher in it's midst as Mr. Parish. He is first-class draughtsman and a. magnificent teacher. There Is no better in the Art league Of New York city, and the work of his pu- pills as far as 1t goes, Is as fine as any executed there One of the pupils rom Birmingham went to New York last fali, and when her work was submitted for criticism she was asked at once where she had studied, and was told that her training had been remarkably fine.
 However, there is little encouragement for art lovers in Birmingham, and 1t IS greatly to be feared that such an artlst as MT, Parish may not be willing to con tjnue in a place where so little interest Is shown on the subject. His pupils are en- tlnisiastic and hard working, but 1t IS struggle to maintain the school. Many of them have genuine talent, ana DIT mingham may be proud of their names sdme day. ',
 ryi.h eon,a ancn,1rapement and aid from the outside the league might be es- tablished on firm foundation ana m time be of benefit, pecuniarily as well as artlstically, to the town. MT. Parish spent four months in Paris last summer painting under the best masters.
 Miss Violet Markstein leaves tonight for Mobile wither she goes to visit her friend, Miss Beulah Strauss.
 Mrs. D. J. Snow is arranging colonlai entertainment for next Saturday after noon from to 6 o'clock at the Conner cIal club rooms, when the children will wear the picturesque costumes of lTio and represent General Washington. his cabinet and all the prominent people of that period.
 The Thursday Afternoon Whist club, recently organized, Is composed or the following ladies; Mesdames J. Ellinger, E. Well, M Veil, R. Fries, William Del helm. I. Reubel, H. Saks, E. Levy. E. Block, M. Sommers, J. Schaub and J. Beitman Last Thursday afternoon the club was entertained by Mrs J. Ellinger and the first prize was won by Mrs. E. Bloch Mrs. William Delheim carried off the consolation prize. Dainty refresh ments were enjoyed after the games of whist The ladies will be the guests of Mrs M Well next Thursday afternoon. The Clonian circle met with Mrs w. S. Brown on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Brown was historian for the meeting and read an original essay upon New Or leans as the Historic Center of Louis iana" Mrs. $. L. Ledbetter gave an of "The Cleveland Sorosis." Bus mess matters of importance were trans acted, after which delicious refreshments we're served by Mrs Brown. Mrs. $. l.. Robertson will entertain the Clionian cir cle next Friday afternoon. fs "
 The ladies of Temple Emanuel will pre- sent the drama, "Our Regiment" next Friday evening at the opera house. They will be- assisted by much outside talent and will introduce the most attractive specialties during the evening.
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 The young men of the Young Mems Hebrew associa ton will give an elab- crate masquerade ball Monday evening at their club rooms.
 The Literary Circle of '96 was enter tained by Miss Marion Reid at her Sev- enth avenue home last Friday night The vocal duet by Misses Sadie Bellmire and Pearl Fordyce was good. The piano duet by Misses Marion Reid and Gena Wat ley was also enjoyed. The essay upon "Why Would Like to Be Husband" Ia ,otf 1a rfr1,a I1 Do treatments were served delightfully."-, af- ter which a guitar duet by J. w. Burney and w. s. Goode was enjoyed. Pretty hand-painted souvenirs, consisting of two hearts pierced by an arrow, with gold verses appropriate for St. Valen- tines day, were presented to each mem- Der. The club next meets at the resi- dence of Mrs. North. on Thirteenth street, between Third and Fourth ave- nues.
 Another letter has just been received:
 Birmingham, Feb. 15.
 Madam: You have such a charming way in everything you do! Is it your habit ito do the right thing at the right time, Sand the happiness of those about you Is so complete? What could be >nicer, more considerate or more thought full of our happiness than to propose to the good women of Birmingham to admit us to their teas, options and socia- bles? Nothing LreS me with such thrilling emotio ; the sight of beau tiful woman; ? music is so entrancing as her voice and the light of her eye seems to open wide the avenues of Elysnm Am 1 peculiar, then, when beg you continue this discussion until you touch and capture the hearts of our Birmingham women? It would make the husband love his wife the more to bring him fully under the benign influ- ence of beautiful, cultured and fascinat- ing women It would make him more at tentive to his 'dearer self to let her see how nice he is when with the lovely wife of some other man! Woman, you know, helps us to bear our trials. our sorrows, and lights up our homes with her sunny cheerfulness. Why. then, deprive us of all association with you merely because some old surly chap Is ill-graned and cross about having to be out of nights? Away with such trivial excuses! Bring the women to realize that every man of us, is poor destitute and give us the charm and blessing of your countenance and society. Your friend,
 "OLD BOY"
 Miss Eddie Magruder of Rome, Ga, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A s. Leath, on