Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-12

Nashville, MT. w. c. Agee and Miss Lu- tie Sharpe, MT. Frank Grider and Miss Augusta Sharpe. MT. P. w. Terry and Miss Kate Hurtell of Mobile, MT. M. T. Baptiste and Miss Rinnie Leigh Head. n
 The musical recital given at the Church of the Advent on Friday evening by Prof. J. M. Boyce, Miss Von Navarro, the fully vested choir and other fine musicians, was a rare treat to the appreciative audi ence present. The splendid programme was faultlessly rendered and Professor Boyce scored another musical success.
 The following correspondence will be of much interest to all who desire closer sympathy and relationship between the good people of, every denomination:
 Birmingham Ala. Jan. 10, 1896. Rev. Dr. O. P. Fitzsimons. City |. Dear Sir: At a meeting of the board of Temple Emanuel. which Is the first held since Thanksgiving Day, I was re- quested in behalf of Congregation Eman- ue-El to express to you the sincere ap- preciation of your beautiful effort on Thanksgiving night in our temple. sS Assuring you that services of that kind, in our opinion, are calculated to unite more and more in friendship and brother sly love the different religious denomina- lions, of which the Jew will be very hap by and proud, beg youSto accept the assurance of my profoundest respect and esteem. Yours very friendly,
 J. B. STEINER.
 President Congregation Emanu-El. MT. B. Steiner, President of Congregation Emanuel
 My Dear Sir: It is a matter of grati- tude that my services were acceptable to your congregation on Thanksgiving. I thank you for the kind way in Which you make it known. On that occasion your courtesy and genuiness were most refreshing; artificial barriers must soon disappear under the solvent touch of love. the essence of universal religion. I was particularly impressed by the spirit, scholarship and gentle manners of your distinguished rabbi. Sincerely, O. P. FITZSIMONS, Rector of St. Mary's. Miss Cora Crockett returned to Nash vile yesterday at noon. She was very much admired during her sojourn in Birmingham.
 MT. and Mrs. James Hillman of Ken lucky arrived in Birmingham on Friday and will spend several weeks with Mrs. Hillman's mother. Mrs. Florence Jordan, Corner Twentieth street and Fifth ave nue.
 MT. Bruno Octtokings, the gifted mu- sician who has recently come to Birming- ham to teach the violin at the College of Music, will make his first appearance be- fore a Birmingham audience Thursday evening. January 23, under the auspices of the Birmingham Music club, at Seals hall.
 The following handsome invitation has been received:
 "Cotillion-You are invited to a dinner cotillion at the Capital City club Friday evening. January 10, 1896; dinner at half past o'clock; cotillion at 10 o'clock. "Managers-Mr. Lucius l.. McCleskey, vice-president; MT. Thomas B. Paine, MT. John D. Berry, MT. John M. Slaton; Mr. Hugh B. Adams, secretary.
 An answer is requested"
 A delightful reception was rendered MT. Benjamin Marshall on Friday even- ing in the apartments of his mother, Mrs. J. Carrie Marshall, at the Fifth avenue hotel. A bountiful collation. was served during the evening and music added to the pleasure of the many guests present. There is certainly a marvellous amount of talent among the women of Birmingham. Besides the evidences of literary gifts constantly evidencing themselves among the married and un-
 
 tastes of our women bring constant sur prises, because of the superior exhibi- tions of this taste. Miss Julia Ward. daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. c. Ward. has done some especially fine work re- gently in water colors. She has painted a number of beautiful menu cards lately that have been particularly admired. It was she who designed and executed the beautiful ones used at the luncheon giv- en by Mrs. James A. Going 10 the Cad mean circle.
 The members of the Aurora Literary circle were delightly entertained on Wednesday by Miss Nell Arnold at the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. Arnold. Early English Kings. From S27 to 1913" were considered by the young ladies: Roll call was answered by his torical facts pertaining to that period. Miss Nettie Grace read a selection from Longefellow's Charlemagne. Miss Alice Graham read an original paper upon Alfred the Great and His Work" and sketch of one of the early kings. During the afternoon Miss Nell Arnold served dainty and delicious refreshments. The Aurora's meet next with Miss Florence Ballard.
 I'll IT Mai, Frank Y. Anderson entertained with great elegance at his home at din- ner on Friday evening the following of- ! fcers of the Southern club Vice-presi- dent, Mr. Jack w. Johnson; secretary. MT. T. H. Benners; board of control, Messrs J. H. Barr. J. D. Zunts. George D. Allison, Frank l.. Foster and F. F. Ellis; committee on membership. Messrs. A. c. Crowder, Lee c. Bradley, s. 8. Earle, R. H. Baugh and Will P. Ward. | Major Anderson is president of the club. It is a pleasure to give the names of | the following ambitious children. mem- | bers of the First Presbyterian Sunday | school, who have been recently rewarded by the publishing committee of Rich- | Vo fnp rncik{uN norfecflV fhe