Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
OUR SOCIAL WORLD

(AlI items, of social interest will be gladly noted in these columns if sent to Mrs. George C. Ball, Nineteenth street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, South High lands. Telephone 9SS)
 There has waged recently a great ex- citement in Atlanta, judging from the daily papers, concerning how much so- cial recognition was due certain Frenchman and his wife, named Ger main. It seems an invitation to the Cap ital City club had been requested for the two by some acquaintance in Atlanta, and 1t was furnished by Mr. Round tree, who afterwards deemed it best to withdraw 1t. Thereupon ensued a nat ural agitation and columns of comment in the Constitution on the exciting sub ject, the whole matter being a discus sion of the antecedents of the said Ger main and his wife. AS a consequence, several have been found to testify to his being fragrant impositor, yet Mon. Ger4 main insists he will receive speedily from France credentials that will establish any claim to social consideration he may have made
 This agitation will no doubt prove wholesome, not only to Atlanta clubs, but to other social organizations in the south It is a simple thing for south erners to discover who are entitled to social recognition, and an indiscriminate reception of strangers without proper credentials is perfectly nexcusable. There is never any trouble with the gen. uine gentle people of the world, no mat ter to what section they belong, and an undue anxiety for social prominence usually stands, in the opinion of the ex- perienced for an absence of right to this prominence. Certain rights and privi- leges pertain to certain positions in life, and they invariably come to those to whom they belong in all well regulated communities. A stranger of prominent social position never finds it desirable to insist upon a recognition of his claims. He leaves all energetic efforts in that direction to the unmistakable parvenue.
 The Aurora Literary society will be entertained this (Tuesday) afternoon, instead of Wednesday afternoon, by Miss Nell Arnold at the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. James M. Arnold. sixth avenue.
 Mrs. A. T. London has issued the fol- lowing cards to many of her young friends for next Saturday afternoon:
 Mrs. Alexander T. London, at home Saturday afternoon, January II, at 2:30 o'clock. Euchre. R. s. V. P.'
 Enclosed is the card of Miss Wech of AldDaInd, m compliment 10 WnDm NlrS. London will entertain.
 The following invitations has been re- ceived by friends in Birmingham: MT and Mrs. Henry Cumming Cunningham request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Virginia Wayne. to MT. Alexander Sessums Cleve- land. on Wednesday evening, January 8, at 7:30 o'clock, in Christ church, Sa- vannah, Ga" MT. Edward D. Johnston left Sunday for Savannah to be present at the Cunningha Cleveland wedding. He will be one of the groomsmen of his friend, MT. Cleveland.
 Mrs. Belle Whatley, formerly of Mont gOmery, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. D. Bry ant, after an illness of several weeks. This announcement will bring sorrow to many old friends. who esteemed this true good woman. this loyal friend, this sun ny-hearted, brave-spirited Christian. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Nc Whorter of Montgomery, man promi- nent in social, medical and religious cir cles, when Montgomery was the brilliant center of a young state. Her life for many years has had. it's limitations and it's sorrows, but she has borne all the dispensations of an All Wise Providence with the faith and trust of Christian. She fell asleep yesterday. having left
 
 a record of self-sacrlice and devotion rarely equaled by any other woman. Her remains were carried to Montgomery this morning, there to rest beside her kindred and the friends of former days.
 
 Mrs Benjamin r. Moore entertains this afternoon and evening with a hand some reception at her home, corner of Nineteenth street and Tenth avenue, South Highlands, In compliment to Miss Margaret Smith.
 Miss Lucy Morrow returned from Chi cago Sunday afternoon for brief visit to her parents, Dr. and Mrs G. M. Nor row. She is making rapid progress in her dramatic studies.
 The regular meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union is post poned to meet Wednesday, January 8, at 3 p. m., in the First Presbyterian church. The annual report of the Mercy home will be given at this meeting, and all in- terested are cordially invited to be pres- ent. By orde of the vice-president.
 The following unusually handsome in vitation has been received and 1t fore tells an evening of royal delight: "The Leap Year Club opening reception at the Morris, Thursday evening, January 9, 9 o'clock; season of '96"
 Enclosed is card bearing the words Bal Poudre."
 MT. and Mrs. L. A. May entertained few young friends at dinner yesterday evening.
 MT. Leopold Loeb gave a birthday din- ner to a number of his friends Sunday evening at the Morris hotel.
 The Sunday School Library society of Temple Emanuel was remarkably suc- cessful with the entertainment on Sun day evening in the vestry room of the temple. There was large and enthu- siastic audience present and many friends of the society made helpful con trlbutions to the good cause. Rabbi Newfeld. Steiner Bros., MT. Emil Loeb and MT Richard Fies-for the Order of B'Nai Brith--each gave $5. while smaller sums of money were contributed by oth- CT friends. and a book was donated by Emil Marx. The entertainment was much enjoyed and the following well rem dered programme heartily applauded:
 Opening address by the president.