Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-01
The Philhedonians

from two Greek words and means flowers of pleasure." The membership Is com posed of the younger men of the soeiai circle, and they enter upon their soc'a recrea tions with an ardor known only to youth. The club was organized three and one-half years ago and the member ship was limited to fifty. At the last meeting it was decided to increase the membership to seventy-five and to move into larger quarters next fall. The first
 german given by the club was at the Caldwell hotel and it was brilliant af- fair some sixty couples being present. Other entertainments given since then
 have greatly enlivened our social nfe.
 On mardi gras night the club gave masaue ball, which was very rechercne. The members in tallyhoes called for the
 young girls and gave them a pleasant ride through the brilliant sightssof the streets.
 The present officers are: Ernest Redd,
 president; John K. Warren, vice-presi- dent; J. Cary Thompson, secretary ana treasurer. The first president was C. E. Carper, with C. P. Herndon, vice-presi-
 dent. MT. J. Cary Thompson mas helo
 the position of secretary and treasurer since the organization. The past admin istrations of Messrs. John Patton and K.
 B. Going, both of whom served two terms were very successful.
 The Philhedonians have brilliant
 prospect before them and propose to
 spend $5000 in fitting up the.r club rooms.
 The Birmingham Athletic club is in flourishing condition and has classes for young ladies as well as young men. The club had a beautiful float in the mardi gras procession, representing samson pulling down the pillars of the temple. Officers: Solon Jacobg, president; H. E. Stout. vice-president E. T. Wilcox, sec retary; Ernest Redd, treasurer; Prof c. Harry Miles physical instructor The Birmingham Art league has stu dio adorned with many artistic works of art w. Otho Beall is president; Miss Edith Buell., secretary; Mrs c. c. Lowell, treasurer
 The Birmingham Baseball association promises the patrons of the diamond
 many good games this summer. Solon
 Jacobs is president; George D. Allison, treasurer; w. J. Boles, secretary. The Birmingham Cycle club numbers several hundred members. A. M. Me Leod is president; c. F. Bridewell, treas
 urer; J. M. Pickens, secretary; John A. Snider, captain.
 The Travellers Protective association has a strong organization in Birming- ham. John J. Gilmore is president and E. l.. Higdon secretary and treasurer. l The Alabama division will meet in Bir- ming ham in April.
 | Several other select social clubs add in l terest to the city's life and the secret or 1 ders are very strong. The Masonic order l contemplates erecting a temple in Bir- mingham.
 | The Turn Verein society is an impor- l tant and influential social organization | among our German citizens. To this so- ciety is due the credit of originating Bir- mingham's first mardi gras. The per- | sonnel of the society is composed of en- 1 terprising citizens and when they under | take anything they always succeed. The Phenix club is the only social or | ganization among our Hebrew citizens. | It is strong numerically and financially. | The handsome club rooms on Fourth ave- | nue and Twentieth street are not excelled l in elegance of appointments by those of any club in the south. Many visitors to | the city have been entertained by this club, and always with elegant hospitality. | The club was organized in 1883 and has | enjoyed a career of unbroken prosperity. i The officers of the club are: I. c. Le- | Bolt president; s. Kaufman, vice-presi- | dent; B. Well, treasurer; M. Levy, sec retary. Board of directors: B. Meyer, Edgar Adler and Eugene Fles.