Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-09

ranged for the guests, at which they were seated during the luncheon. These tables were decorated with cut flowers, eXqul site embroideries, handsome shaded lamps and all the lovely details of pri- vate function. The guests were present ed with punches of violets by the accom- pished young women who assisted Miss Cahalan. 1t was an afternoon long to be remembered because of its intellectual and aesthetic pleasures, and Miss Caha- Ian and her assistants have placed many Birmingham men and women under last ing obligations by their delightful hospi- tality of Friday afternoon.
 The picture at the head of my columns this morning is a likeness of Miss Lilith Castleberry, who is to sing here during the last week in February. All music lovers of this city remember her rich contralto voice and charming face and will welcome her upon her return to our city Miss CastIeberry has been a close student during her residence in the north and has won much praise and many lau- rels
 The beautiful card party given yester- day afternoon at o'clock by Mrs. w. w Crawford at her South Highland home to Miss Crawford and Miss Cherry was a fitting compliment to two very attractive and fascinating young girls. The home of Mrs. Crawford was artistically deco rated, and there were five tables Of guests The score cards were lovely bits of water colors In different flower de- signs and the tables and partners were selected according to the color of the flowers on the various cards. The dif- ferent tables were decorated with eX- quisite taste, one in white, one in violet. one in green, one in red and one in pink, with confectionS, embroideries and flow CTS to match. During the games of eu- chre the bonbons on the tables were in accord with the flowers and colOrs of the score cards. The first prize, beauti- ful Dresden china ornament, was won by Miss Mary Johnston; the second prize, a cut-gass vinagrette, was awarded Miss Mollie Jordan, and the consolation prize, a basket of candies. was received by Miss Elise G. Ball. The refreshments were especially dainty and delicious This beautiful function of Mrs. Crawford s gave great pleasure to the following young ladies: Misses Cherry, Crawford, Mary Cleary. Alma Lane, Hattie Webb, Zemma Webb, Mamie Pearson, Lucille Fitzsimmons, Mollie Jordan. Elise Ball, Anna Morrow, Margaret Smith, Louise Fucker, Mary Fucker. Eth0 Sharpe, Fannie Meade, Daisy Lewis Patti Ruff ner, Mary Johnston and Rinnie Leigh Head
 The Alabama Beacon of last Wednes- day gives the following account of a charming function in honor of Br- ming belle:
 "The german rendered Misses Marie Nelson of Birmingham, Louise Melvin and Page Nelson of Selma-three of the fairest visitors now gracing our city by the Euterpean club in their hall Thursday night, was one of the brilliant social successes of the week. The ger man was a most artistic and enjoyable affair such as is calculated to warm the heart and blot out the acerbities of this busy, bustlng life. and turn every thing to mirth. melody and beauty.
 "The guests of honor, as did the other young lady participants, wore loveliest evening dresses, and were much admired as three of the most beautiful women of the state, representing distinct types of beauty. Miss Marie Nelson's was a love Iy creation of pale blue satin. with jet and black satin ribbon trimmings. black gloves and slippers to matrh Her jew els were diamonds.
 Miss Melvin wore most becoming gown of handsome pink pompadour silk. trimmed with gauge and gold butterflies; diamonds
 Miss Page Nelson's costume was of Nile green satin. gauge and maiden hair fern trimmings. She also wore dia- monds.
 "The grand march was. formed at