Birmingham state herald., 1896-06-07

ing by their fellow creatures. In and out among the afflicted, like angels of mer- ey, have gone the Sisters of Charity, ministerlng with untiring care to the needs of the wounded, soothing the last hours of the dying and seeing that the dead had decent interment. Their reli- gious zeal and unselfish devotion, which is the solace of their lives, made the last hours of many a poor dying creature bright with the hope of immortality.
 Mrs. James Weatherly and children are now at New Castle spending some time with Mrs. Weatherly's parents, Col. and Mrs. John T. Miner.
 Miss Cora Hardy returned Friday at noon from Bryn Mahnr, near Philadel- phia, where she has been a student dur ing the past scholastic. year.
 MT Sumter Mays Ball of Atlanta spent Friday in Birmingham on impor- tant business.
 Mrs. William H. Kettig and her little son left yesterday for St. Clair Springs, where they will remain for several weeks.
 Miss Sara Martin after a few days visit to Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Parke, left Thursday afternoon for Tuskaloosa, where she will spend the summer with her family.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Beard and their young son will spend some time with MT. and Mrs. Charles O. Locke at their handsome home on Twenty-first street.
 
 It will be gratifying to the friends of MT. and Mrs. William T, Underwood to learn that the latest tidings concerning Mrs. Underwood's health are very en- couraging, and she is reported as much better.
 It is no longer a secret, although the cards are not yet out, that Miss Ella Lyons, now of Charlottesville, Va, but formerly of Birmingham, will be married the latter part of this month to MT. l.. c. Bradley of our city. Both of these young people have large circle of friends who feel great interest in their happiness and in their approaching marriage. Miss Ellen Lyons is the second daughter Of Judge and Mrs. T. B. Lyons who for many years were among the most promi- nent citizens of Birmingham. They moved to Charlottesville, Va, five or six years ago.
 The Thursday Evening Buchre club was entertained at the last meeting by MT and Mrs. w. G. Estes, at their home on Fourteenth avenue, South Highlands The prize, handsome Venetian vase, was won by Mrs. Harry Coffin. After enjoy ing delightful refreshments the club ad- journed to meet next with Dr. and Mrs l.. G. Woodson.
 Mrs w. L. Murdock and her little son. Donald, will leave Wednesday for an ex- tended trip through the east and north west They will visit York Beach, Swan scott, Boston, Canada and St. Paul. Minn, before returning.
 r.oo,orrou, ,oct Talxa will he brght and gay with all the bravery of uniforms the music of brass bands and the gleam of white tents, and Birmingham girls will lend their encouraging presence to the encampment of the Third regiment of Alabama state troops.
 The Sunday school of the South High land Presbyterian church had merry picnic at East Lake yesterday.
 Mrs, Homer Reed of Atlanta gave luncheon few days ago to Miss Susie Howze of Birmingham, Miss James or Boston and Mrs. c. E. Boynton of At lanta. Miss HowZe has received many social courtesies during her visit to the Gate City.
 Next Tuesday evening at o'clock at Seals hall Miss Florence Marshall, the brilliant young pianist will give a re- cital assisted by Miss Patti Ruffner, Miss Lottie Coffin and Professor Wei gand. Miss Marshall, notwithstanding her youth, has made great impression because of her musical ability, and her teachers predict for her a wonderfully successful future. She Is now the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Parke, but sails on the 24th of this month for Flu rope, intending to pursue her studies under the best masters at Leipsc, Ger many. Miss Marshall is a Canadian by birth but has lived several years in the south and resided at one time in Bir- mingham. Her recital should attract large audience Wednesday, evening.
 The ninth annual exercises of Miss M. Adele Shaws school were conducted with the usual success on Thursday, evening, June 4, 1896, opening with cantata for the whole school, entitled "rhe Cleaners Revelry" Ca June day festivaD.
 Song, Drum Majors boys Gin costume).
 Song, What Little Girls Should DO" Junior girls.
 Song, "A Little Thing Like That Primary grade.
 Farce, Realistic Reading -Senlor grade.
 The Edgewood Literary circle met on Thursday with Mrs. l.. P. Worl, at Lake view, and studied Mark Twain. Mrs. w. H. Johnston gave a biographical sketch of Mark Twain, Mrs McCary read his description of the cathedral at Milan, Mrs. J. l.. Glover read a humorous selec- ton from Mark Twain's writings and Mrs. J. R. Ryan read pathetic selection from Prince and Pauper." After serving of tempting refreshments the circle ad- iourned to meet next with Mrs. J. T. Glover, South Highlands.
 
 Gen. and Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes invited a number of their friends to their hand- some South Highland home on Thursday evening to enjoy with them the. christen- ing of a magnificent cut glass punch bowl. which had been presented to them by Messrs J. w. Worthington, Nat l.. Miller, w. c. Agee, w. M. Drennen, F. A. Grider, B. A. Weaver J. N. Ross and F. F. Ellis. The approaches to the beau tiful home were lighted and the well kept grounds were illuminated with. many Japanese lanterns. Inside the home there were flowers everywhere, and an excel lent orchestra furnished music during the evening. The reception hall was ar ranged for dancing, and the young folk enjoyed the opportunity offered. About il o'clock delightful refreshments were served in several courses at handsomely appointed tables in the dining room Gen eral and Mrs. Rhodes entertained their friends with n lavish and very delightful