Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12

secretary and treasurer The young la
dies discussed the life and writings of
theflat tie Eugene Field on Tuesday after
noon, and at the next meeting the poets
Of Ala bama will be considered and writ
ten about by the members After this
theHClique OF '95 will meet on Wednesday
afternoons, instead of Tuesdays, as here
tDfore. Miss Conner served delicious re-
freshments after the literary exercises.
when the club adjourned to meet next
with Miss Mamie Johnston, on Twelfth
avenue, South Highlands.
Some newspaper people seem to be in
luck just now. Mr.. Harry S. Edwards
has just received his $4,000 check for his
famous story, Sons and Fathers" and,
by the way, he is soon to give an elabo-
rate reception to the Journalists and lite
rati of Georgia-and Col and Mrs. w. A.
Hemphill of Atlanta celebrated their sill
yer wedding q few days ago, when they
were the recipients of many splendid
gifts. Colonel Hemphill is business man.
ager of the Atlanta Constitution. The
Journal says of the presents:
The presents were numerous and ele-
CANT, the Atlanta Trust and Banking
company sending chest of magnificent
silver consisting of six dozen pieces. The
Atlanta Constitution presented superb
silver service, in renaissance design.
1.-THE Constitution editorial staff sent an
elegant silver tea service of old English
design. An exquisite silver berry bowl
gold lined. was presented by the Atlanta
Accident company. @ 1t-" es
"A handsome silver water pitcher was
sent by the Bankers Guarantee compa-
ny, the Central Real Estate company pre-
sentlng beautiful silver goblets to match.
There were many other handsome pres
ents, the display being one of the richest
seen in Atlanta. Mrs Hemphill looked
unusually handsome in a costume of
black brocaded satin, with Louis Quinze
coat, white sal tin vest, embroidered in sill
yer and pearls, and duchess lace. Many
friends were present, and Rev. Clement
A. Evans, who performed. the wedding
ceremony twenty-five years ago. made a
few beautiful, appropriate remarks, clos
ing with benediction. An Ella borate hot
supper was served during the evening"
Miss Baylor of Norfolk, Va, an accom-
plished woman and a brilliant writer,
Is the guest of Hon. and Mrs. J. A. Van
Hose at their South Highland home.
Miss Baylor will spend several days in
our city.
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock Miss
BERTHE Couch and Mr.. William b. Hill
house were married by Rev. DIR. L. S.
Handley at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Steinmehl on Fountain Heights.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Hill
house left on the Mineral train for their
future home at Adger, where handsome
at the city hall. They were accompanied
by many friends, who enjoyed the we'd
ding reception given the young couple
by Adger friends last night. Mr.. Will
liam b. Hillhouse is the son of Mr.. J.
Fl. Hillhouse of Adger, and both bride
and groom have many friends and we'll
wishers in Birmingham who rejoice in
their happiness
The members of the Aurora Literary
circle were the guests of Miss Linda
Handley yesterday afternoon at the
home of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. L. S.
Handley. The following programme
was well rendered by the bright little
girls: 49,.
Roll call: Quotations from Shake
speare's Henry VI"
Reading: Joan of Arc, from Dickens
louise Walker. s
Original paper on Earl Warwick, the
"King Maker''-Ada Vaughan.
Original paper on Margaret of Anjou"
-sMargery Catchings,
Delightful refreshments were served
after the literary exercises. Th Auroras
will be entertained next Wednesday af-
ternoon by Miss Bessie, Jemison.